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SABBATH-SCHOOL  MANUAL, 

OR 

RELIGIOUS  EXERCISES 

FOR    THE 

MORNING    AND    EVENING 
(Bf  eacl)  SabbatI)  in  t\)c  l^cav. 


FOR    THE    USE    OF 


SABBATH-SCHOOLS  AND  PRIVATE  FAMILIES. 

/ 

By  N.  C.  brooks,  M.A.,  LL.D., 

President  of  the  Baltimore  Female  Colleok. 


PHILADELPHIA: 
THOMAS  W.  HARTLEY   AND    COMPANY. 

CHICAGO:  CINCINNATI:  ATLANTA.: 

J.  C.  BUCKBEE&CO.      K.  CLARKE  &  CO.       BOLLES  &  BUCKNER, 

1889. 


Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1889,  by 

N.  C.  BROOKS,  M.A.,  LL.D., 
In  the  Office  of  the  Librarian  of  Congress,  at  Washington 


We  ST COT T    &    Thomson 
Stereotypers,  Philada. 


COLMNS    PRIWTINQ     HOITi 

705  Jayne  Street,  Philada. 


PREFACE. 


Superintendents  and  teachers  of  Sabbath-schools  have 
long  felt  the  necessity  of  some  suitable  manual  for  the  open- 
ing and  closing  of  schools.  Though  the  Bible  is  the  great 
storehouse  of  religious  truth,  it  is  not  always  easy  to  find  in 
it  suitable  portions  for  reading,  or  to  meet  with  hymns  appro- 
priate to  the  subjects  selected.  And  when  these  have  been 
found,  the  teacher  encounters  another  difficulty — to  command 
the  attention  of  the  children  while  he  is  reading. 

I  have  endeavored  to  obviate  these  several  difficulties  by 
preparing  a  series  of  exercises,  which  present  the  great  funda- 
mental truths  of  our  holy  Christianity  in  a  way  calculated  to 
interest  the  youthful  mind  in  the  study  of  the  Bible,  and  to 
impress  the  heart  with  feelings  of  a  religious  and  devotional 
character.  And  to  prevent  that  wandering  of  the  mind, 
which  is  common  in  schools  on  the  ordinary  reading  of  a 
chapter  by  the  teacher,  as  well  as  to  engage  all  present  in  a 
direct  act  of  devotion,  I  have  deemed  it  advisable  to  make  a 
part  of  the  exercises  consist  of  alternate  readings  and  re- 
sponses by  the  teacher  and  the  pupils.  As  these  are  made 
up  of  extracts  from  the  Bible,  it  is  hoped  they  will  prove 
acceptable  to  all  denominations  of  Christians. 

After  singing  one  of  the  hymns  and  reading  the  morning 
or  evening  lesson,  the  teacher  will  offer  a  prayer  to  the  Throne 

3 


4  PREFACE. 

of  grace.     At  the  close  of  his  petition,  all  the  scholars  will 
unite  with  him  in  repeating  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

For  the  convenience  of  teachers,  a  few  prayers  are  added 
at  the  end  of  the  book.  The  author  has  issued  a  Scripture 
Manual  also,  intended  for  academies,  schools  and  private  fam- 
ilies, with  religious  exercises,  consisting  of  appropriate  hymns, 
readings  and  prayers,  for  the  morning  and  evening  of  each  day 
in  the  month.  The  author  commends  both  these  volumes  to 
the  favorable  consideration  of  pastors,  teachers  and  parents, 
and  all  those  interested  in  early  imbuing  the  minds  of  the 
young  with  the  cardinal  truths  of  Christianity. 

N.  C.  Brooks. 

Baltimoke,  July  10, 1869. 


CONTENTS. 


Attributes  of 
God. 


Propheoies  Con- 
cerning Christ. 


History  of 
Christ. 


PAflB 

'Eternity  of  God 0 

Greatness  of  God 11 

Glory  of  God 13 

Omnipotence  of  God 15 

Omnipresence  of  God 17 

Omniscience  of  God ly 

Benevolence  of  God 21 

Mercy  of  God 2o 

Prophecies  of  Christ's  Incarnation 25 

Prophecies  of  Christ's  Birth 27 

Prophecies  of  Christ's  Lineaj^e 29 

Prophecies  of  Christ's  Ministry 31 

Prophecies  of  Christ's  Miracles 33 

Prophecies  of  Conspiracy  against  Christ 3.) 

Prophecies  of  Christ's  Arrest 37 

Prophecies  of  Christ's  Trial 39 

Prophecies  of  Christ's  Condemnation 41 

Prophecies  of  Christ's  Crncifixion 43 

Prophecies  of  Christ's  Death 45 

Prophecies  of  Christ's  Bnrial 47 

Prophecies  of  Christ's  Ascension 49 

Godhead  and  Humanity  of  Christ 51 

Incarnation  of  Christ 53 

Birth  of  Christ 55 

Ministry  of  Christ 57 

Ministry  of  Christ,  continued 59 

Ministry  of  Christ,  continued 61 

Ministry  of  Christ,  continued 63 

Ministry  of  Christ,  continued 65 

Ministry  of  Christ,  concluded 67 

Miracles  of  Christ 69 

Miracles  of  Christ,  continued 71 

Miracles  of  Christ,  continued 73 

Miracles  of  Christ,  continued 75 

Miracles  of  Christ,  concluded 77 

Parables  of  Christ 79 

Parables  of  Christ,  continued SI 

Parables  of  Christ,  continued 83 

Parables  of  Christ,  continued 85 

Parables  of  Christ,  concluded 87 

Crucifixion  of  Christ 89 

Death  and  Burial  of  Christ 91 

Resurrection  and  Ascension  of  Christ 93 

Lord's  Supper 95 


1* 


CONTENTS. 


PAGR 

r  Christ  as  Redeemer 97 

Offices  OP  Christ.  ■<  Christ  as  Saviour 99 

(Christ  as  Mediator 101 

TfTP  fiTFT  OP  r^^"^'s  ^ove  in  the  Gift  of  Christ 103 

pJcTQ-r  i  Benefits  of  the  Gift  of  Christ 105 

UHKibT.  (Benefits  of  the  Death  of  Christ 107 

(Promise  of  the  Holj'  Ghost 109 

Holy  Ghost.         -^  Gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost Ill 

(Fruits  of  the  Holy  Ghost li:j 

ti   .^  vT'.r  C  Source  of  Wisdom 115 

Av^  ^^  S  *"™its  of  Wisdom 117 

WISDOM.  (Neglect of  Wisdom 119 

f  The  Holy  Scriptures 121 

Scriptures  and      J  The  Ten  Commandments 123 

Commandments.      1  Blessings  of  Obedience  to  them 125 

[Punishment  of  Disobedience 127 

f  Repentance 129 

I  Natvueof  Faith 131 

RvPFVT^NrF  '  historical  Examples  of  Faith 133 

.^rvTril  -!  Historical  Examples  of  Faith 135 

AND  Faith.  1  ^,^^^^  .^^  ^^^^ ^ ,37 

I  Faith  in  Christ 139 

[The  Apostles'  Creed 141 

fPreparation  for  Prayer 143 

Prayer.  •<  Prayer  to  he  Earnest  and  Importunate 145 

(Answer  to  Prayer 147 

r.Tustifi  cation 149 

Christian  Life.     -|  Adoption 151 

(Sanctification 153 

ir       o  rr        /The  Holy  Sabbath 155 

The  Sabbath.       j^j^^  ^^jj,  ^^^^.^^^^^ j„ 

T.  „„         (Righteousness 159 

Eighteocsness.       JRe-.^ards  of  Righteousness Ibl 

Patience 163 

Temperance 165 

ca»„T,..  G,.cBs.  ^  S"IS:::::::::::::;::;::::::::::::::::::::;;:::::::;:;::::::::  iS 

I  Brotherly  Kindness 171 

[Charity 173 

(Confidence  in  God 175 
Confidence  in  God 177 
Blessings  upon  Families 179 

[The  Beatitudes 181 

Ti^TTc  „„  r,^^         f  House  of  God 183 

HOUSE  OF  God.       |  ^^,^^^^  ^^  ^^^  H^^,^^  ^^  (^^^ 185 

Christian  Warfare.  ■{  The  Christian  Warfare 187 

^  ,.  r  Early  Piety 189 

EARLY  PIETY.  |  j.^^,J  pj^^/, 191 


CONTEXTS. 


Moral  Evils. 


Time  and 

ElJiRNITY. 


Forms  of  Prayer. 


Appendix. 


PAGE 

Dniukenness 193 

Vanity  of  Kiches 195 

Envy 197 

Covetoiisness 199 

Hypocrisy 201 

Slothfuluess 203 

Unbelief 2ii5 

Goveinnient  of  the  Tongue 207 

r  Death 209 

Jlesurrection 211 

\  .Tudgnient 213 

Happiness  of  the  Righteous 215 

[Misery  of  the  Wicked 217 

Praise  to  God.      ■{  Ascriptions  of  Praises  to  God 219 

Prayer  for  the  Opening  of  School 221 

Prayer  for  the  Opening  of  School 222 

Prayer  for  the  Closing  of  School 223 

Prayer  for  the  Closing  of  School 224 

r  Scriptures  of  the  Old  and  New  Testament 225 

J  Table  of  the  Historical  Books  and  Psalms 226 

1  Table  of  Prophetical  Books,  Old  Testament 227 

(^ Table  of  the  New  Testament  Scriptures 228 

_       „  „    r^ f  Forms  of  Grace  before  Meat 229 

FORMS   OF  GRACE.      |  j.^^.^^  ^^  (.^.^^^  ^^^^^  ^^^^ ^3^ 


SABBATH-SCHOOL  MANUAL. 


ETERNITY  or  aOD. 


First  Sunday  in  tlie  Year.    Morning. 


HYMN  1.     L.  M. 

Hebrmi. 
ERR  mountains  rose  in  form  sublime. 

Or  heaven  and  earth  in  order  stood, 
Before  the  birth  of  ancient  time, 

From  everlasting  thou  art  God. 

A  thousand  ages,  in  their  flight 
With  thee  are  as  a  fleeting  day ; 

Past,  present,  future,  to  thy  sight 
At  once  their  various  scenes  display. 

But  our  brief  life's  a  shadowy  dream, 
A  passing  though t,that  soon  is  o'er, — 

That  fadeswith  morning's  earliest  beam 
And  fills  the  musing  mind  no  more. 

To  us,  0  Lord,  the  wisdom  give, 
Each  passing  moment  so  to  spend, 

That  we  at  kngth  with  thee  may  live 
Where  life  and  bliss  shall  never  end. 


HYMN  2.     p.  M. 

Arnon. 
THOU  God  of  power,  thou  God  of  love, 
Whose  glory  fills  the  realms  above. 

Whose  praise  archangels  sing, 
And  veil  their  faces  while  their  cry. 
Thrice  Holy,  to  their  God  Most  High, 

Thrice  Hoi j%  to  their  King : — 

Thee  as  our  God  we  too  would  claim, 
And  bless  the  Saviour's  preciousNanie, 

Through  whom  this  grace  is  given  ; 
He  bore  the  curse  to  sinners  due. 
He  forms  their  ruined  souls  anew, 

And  makes  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

The  veil  that  hides  thy  glory  rend, 
And  here  in  saving  power  descend. 

And  fix  thy  blest  abode ; 
Here  to  our  hearts  thyself  reveal, 
And  let  each  waiting  spirit  feel 

The  presence  of  our  God. 


Teacher.  Thus  .saith  the  Lord,  the  king  of  Israel,  and  his 
Redeemer  the  Lord  of  hosts ;  I  am  the  first,  and  I  am  the 
last,  and  besides  me  there  is  no  God.  Isa.  xliv.  6. 

Scholars.  Ye  are  my  witnesses,  saith  the  Lord,  and  my 
servant  whom  I  have  chosen,  that  ye  may  know  and  believe 
me,  and  understand  that  I  am  he ;  before  me  there  was  no 
Ood  formed,  neither  .shall  there  be  after  me.  Isa.  xliii.  10. 

T.     Yea,  before  the  day  was,  I  am  he ;  and  there  is  none 


10  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

that  can  deliver  out  of  my  hand.  I  will  work  and  who  shall 
let  it?  Isa.  xliii.  13. 

S.  Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever  thou 
hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world,  even  from  everlasting 
to  everlasting,  thou  art  God.  Ps.  xc.  2. 

T.  I  am  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  beginning  and  the  ending, 
saith  the  Lord,  which  is  and  which  was,  and  which  is  to  come, 
the  Almighty.  Eev.  i.  8. 

S.  Of  old  hast  thou  laid  the  foundation  of  the  earth:  and 
the  heavens  are  the  work  of  thy  hands.  They  shall  perish, 
but  thou  shalt  endure :  yea,  all  of  them  shall  wax  old  like  a 
garment;  as  a  vesture  shalt  thou  change  them,  and  they  shall 
be  changed  :  but  thou  art  the  same,  and  thy  years  shall  have 
no  end.  Ps.  cii.  25,  26,  27. 

T.  Thou,  O  Lord,  shalt  endure  for  ever,  and  thy  remem- 
brance unto  all  generations.  Ps.  cii.  12. 

S.  Who  only  hath  immortality,  dwelling  in  the  light, 
which  no  man  can  approach  unto,  whom  no  man  hath  seen 
nor  can  see.  1  Tim.  vi.  16. 

T.  The  Lord  is  the  true  God,  he  is  the  living  God,  and 
an  everlasting  King.  Jer.  x.  10. 

S.  Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom,  and  thy 
dominion  endureth  throughout  all  generations.  Ps.  cxlv.  13. 

T.  He  liveth  for  ever  and  ever ;  his  dominion  is  an  ever- 
lasting dominion,  and  his  kingdom  is  from  generation  to 
generation.  Dan.  iv.  34. 

S.  The  Lord  is  King  for  ever  and  ever  :  the  heathen  are 
perished  out  of  his  land.  Ps.  x.  16. 

T.  For  he  is  the  living  God,  and  steadfast  for  ever,  and  his 
kingdom  that  which  shall  not  be  destroyed,  and  his  dominion 
shall  be  even  unto  the  end.  Dan.  vi.  26. 

*S^.     There  is  none  like  unto  the  Lord  our  God.  Ex.  viii.  10, 

T.  Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  God  Almighty,  who  was,  and 
is,  and  is  to  come.  Rev.  iv.  8. 

S.  Now  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible,  the 
only  wise  God,  be  honor  and  glory  for  ever  and  ever.  Amen, 
1  Tim.  i.  17. 


TEE  GEEATITESS  OP  GOD. 


First  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN   3.     L.  M.  HYMN   4.     c.  m. 

Saxton.  Stoncville. 

INTERNAL  power,  whose  high  abode        BEHOLD !  the  lofty  sky 
Hccomes  the  grandeur  of  a  God:  Declares  its  maker,  God ; 

Infinite  lengths,  beyond  the  bounds      And  all  his  starry  worlds  on  high 
■\Vhere  stars  revolve  their  little  rounds:      Proclaim  his  power  abroad. 

Thee  while  the  first  archangel  sings,        The  darkness  and  the  light 
lie  hides  his  face  behind  his  wings :  Still  keep  their  course  the  s;>.me  ; 

And  ranks  of  shining  thrones  aronnd  While  night  to  day,  and  day  to  night, 
Fall  worshiping  upon  the  ground.  Divinely  teach  his  name. 

Lord,  what  shall  earth  and  ashes  do?      In  every  different  land 
^Ve  would  adore  our  Maker  too;  Their  general  voice  is  known : 

i'rom  siu  and  dust  to  thee  we  cry.         They  show  the  wonders  of  his  hand, 
The  Great,  the  Holy,  and  the  High.         And  orders  of  his  throne. 

Earth,  from  afar,  hath  heard  thy  fame.      Ye  Christian  lands !  rejoice ; 
And  men  essay  to  lisp  thy  name  :  Here  he  reveals  his  word  ; 

But  oh!  the  glories  of  thy  mind  We  are  not  left  to  nature's  voice, 

Leave  all  our  soaring  thoughts  behind.     To  bid  us  know  the  Lord. 

Teacher.  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised ;  his 
greatness  is  unsearchable.  Ps.  cxlv.  3. 

ScJwlars.  One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works  to  another, 
and  shall  declare  thy  mighty  acts.  Ps.  cxlv^.  4. 

T.  Extol  Him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens  by  his  name 
Jehovah.  Ps.  Ixviii,  4. 

S.  That  men  may  know  that  thou,  whose  name  alone  is 
Jehovah,  art  the  Most  High  over  all  the  earth.  Ps.  Ixxxiii. 
IS. 

T.  Behold,  the  heaven  and  the  heaven  of  heavens  is  the 
Lord's  thy  God ;  the  earth  also,  with  all  that  therein  is.  Deut. 
X.  14. 

11 


12  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

S.  O  Lord  God,  thou  hast  begun  to  show  thy  servant  thy 
greatness  and  thy  mighty  hand ;  for  what  god  is  there  in 
Iieaven  or  earth  that  can  do  according  to  thy  works,  and  ac- 
cording to  thy  might?  Dent.  iii.  24. 

T.  The  Lord  your  God  is  God  of  gods,  and  Lord  of  lords, 
a  great  God,  a  mighty  and  a  terrible,  wliich  regardeth  not 
persons,  nor  taketh  reward.  Deut.  x.  17. 

S.  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised ;  he  also  is 
to  be  feared  above  all  gods.  1  Chron.  xvi.  25. 

T.  For  who  in  the  heavens  can  be  compared  unto  the 
Lord  ?  who  among  the  sons  of  the  mighty  can  be  likened  unto 
the  Lord  ?  Ps.  Ixxxix.  6. 

S.  Lord  God  of  Israel,  there  is  no  God  like  thee,  in  heaven 
above,  or  on  earth  beneath,  who  keepest  covenant  and  mercy 
Avith  thy  servants,  that  walk  before  thee  with  all  their  heart. 
1  Kings  viii.  23. 

T.  God  is  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  assembly  of  the  saints, 
and  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all  them  that  are  about  him. 
Ps.  Ixxxix.  7. 

S.  There  is  none  like  unto  thee,  O  Lord ;  thou  art  great, 
and  thy  name  is  great  in  might;  who  would  not  fear  thee,  O 
King  of  nations?  Jer,  x.  6,  7. 

T.  The  great,  the  mighty  God,  the  Lord  of  hosts,  is  his 
name ;  great  in  counsel,  and  mighty  in  work :  for  thine  eyes 
are  upon  all  the  ways  of  the  sons  of  men;  to  give  every  one 
according  to  the  fruit  of  his  doings.  Jer.  xxxii.  18,  19. 

S.  O  Lord  my  God,  thou  art  very  great;  thou  art  clothed 
with  honor  and  majesty.  Ps,  civ.  1. 

T.  Who  coverest  thyself  with  light  as  with  a  garment : 
who  stretchest  out  the  heavens  like  a  curtain.  Ps.  civ.  2. 

S.  Who  layeth  the  beams  of  his  chambers  in  the  waters; 
who  maketh  the  clouds  his  chariot ;  who  walketh  upon  the 
wings  of  the  wind.  Ps.  civ.  3. 

2\  Thine,  O  Lord,  is  the  greatness,  and  the  power,  and  the 
glory,  and  the  victory  and  the  majesty;  for  all  that  is  in  the 
heaven  and  in  the  earth  is  thine.  1  Chron.  xxix.  11,  12. 

S.     Bless  thou  the  Lord,  O  my  soul !  Ps.  civ.  35. 


THE  GLOEY  OF  GOD. 


Second  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYxAIN  5.     c.  M.  HYMN  6.     c.  m. 

Arlington.  Mai-lmv. 

FATTIER,  how  wide  thy  glory  shines!  0  LORT),  our  King,  how  excellent 

How  high  thy  wonders  rise !  Thy  name  on  earth  is  km>\vii ; 

Seen  in  the  earth  by  thousand  signs,   Thy  glory  in  the  firmament. 

By  thousands  in  the  skies :  How  wonderfully  shown ! 

The  mighty  orbs  declare  thy  power;  When  I  behold  the  heavens  on  high, 
Their  motions  speak  thy  skill ;  The  work  of  thy  right  hand  ; 

And  on  the  wings  of  every  hour  The  moon  and  stars  amid  the  sky, 
We  read  thy  patience  still.  Thy  lights  in  every  land, — 

But  when  we  view  thy  strange  design  Lord!  what  is  man,  that  thou  shonld-ft 
To  save  rebellious  worms.  On  him  to  set  thy  love,  [deign 

Where  vengeance  and  compassion  join  Give  liim  on  earth  a  while  to  reign, 
In  their  divinest  forms ;  Then  fill  a  throne  above? 

Here  the  whole  Deity  is  known,  0  Lord,  how  excellent  thy  name ; 

Nor  dares  a  creature  guess  How  manifold  thy  ways ! 

Which  of  the  glories  brightest  shone — Let  time  thy  saving  truth  proclaim, 

The  justice,  or  the  grace.  Eternity  thy  praise. 

Teacher.  The  Lord  is  high  above  all  nations,  and  his  glorv 
above  the  heavens.  Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our  God  who 
dwelleth  on  high  ?  Ps.  cxiii.  4-7. 

Scholars.  Blessed  be  thy  glorious  name  which  is  exalted 
above  all  blessing  and  praise.  Thou  even  thou  art  God  alone ; 
thou  hast  made  heaven — the  heaven  of  heavens,  with  all  their 
host,  the  earth,  and  all  things  that  are  therein,  the  seas,  and 
all  that  is  therein,  and  thou  preservest  them  all ;  and  the  host 
of  heaven  worshipeth  thee.  Neh.  ix.  5,  6. 

T.  The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God  ;  and  the  firma- 
ment showeth  his  handiwork.  Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech, 
and  night  unto  night  showeth  knowledge.  Ps.  xix.  1.  2. 

aS*.  All  the  gods  of  the  people  are  idols ;  but  the  Lord  made 
2  1.3 


14  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

the  heavens.  Glory  and  honor  are  in  his  presence,  strength 
and  gladness  are  in  his  place.  1  Chron.  xvi.  24. 

T.  Who  is  like  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  among  the  gods  ?  who  is 
like  thee,  glorious  in  holiness,  fearful  in  praises,  doing  won- 
ders ?  Ex.  XV.  11. 

S.  Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  his  name ;  bring 
an  offering,  and  come  unto  his  courts.  Oh  worship  the  Lord  in 
the  beauty  of  holiness :  fear  before  him  all  the  earth.  Ps.  xcvi. 
8,  9.  10. 

T.  Declare  his  glory  among  the  heathen,  his  wonders 
among  the  people;  for  the  Lord  is  great,  and  greatly  to  be 
praised;  he  is  to  be  feared  above  all  gods.  Ps.  xcvi.  3,  4. 

S.  Give  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  kindreds  of  the  people,  give 
unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength.  Ps.  xcvi.  7. 

T.  I  will  speak  of  the  glorious  honor  of  thy  majesty,  and 
of  thy  wondrous  works.  Ps.  cxlv.  5. 

S.  Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord,  for  his  name 
alone  is  excellent ;  his  glory  is  above  the  earth  and  heaven. 
Ps.  cxlviii.  13. 

T.  O  Lord,  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in  all  the 
earth,  who  hast  set  thy  glory  above  the  heavens!  Ps.  viii.  1. 

S.  The  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  be  revealed,  and  all  flesh 
shall  see  it  together;  for  the  mouth  of  the  Lord  hath  spoken 
it.  Isa.  xl.  4. 

T.  The  earth  sliall  be  filled  with  the  knowledge  of  the 
glory  of  the  Lord,  as  the  waters  cover  the  sea.  Hab.  ii.  14. 

*S'.  The  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever,  the  Lord 
shall  rejoice  in  his  works.  Ps.  civ.  31. 

T.  Blessed  be  the  glory  of  the  Lord  from  his  place.  Ezek. 
iii.  12. 

.S'.  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God,  the  God  of  Israel,  who  only 
doth  wondrous  things.  Ps.  Ixxii.  18. 

T:  Blessed  be  his  glorious  name  for  ever;  and  let  the 
whole  earth  be  filled  with  his  glory  ;  Amen  and  Amen  !  Ps. 
Ixxii.  19. 

S.  Holy,  holy,  holy,  is  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the  whole  earth 
is  full  of  his  glory.  Isa  vi.  3. 


OMNIPOTEIfOE  OF  GOD. 


Second  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN  7.     L.  M.  HYMN  8.     s.  m. 

Old  Hundred.  Silver  Street. 

BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne,  COME  sound  his  praise  abroad, 

Ye  nations  bow  with  sacred  joy  ;  And  hymns  of  glory  sing; 

Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone,  Jehovah  is  the  sov'reiga  God, 

He  can  create,  and  he  destroy.  The  universal  King. 

His  sov'reign  power,  without  our  aid,       He  form'd  the  deeps  unknown  ; 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  form'd  us  men ;  He  gave  the  seas  their  bound  : 

Audwhenlikewand'ringsheepwestray'd,  The  wat'ry  worlds  are  all  his  own. 

He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again.  And  all  the  solid  ground. 

[songs, 
We'll   crowd   thy   gates  with  thankful  Come,  worship  at  his  throne, 

High  as  the  heavens  OTir  voices  raise  ;      Come,  bow  before  the  Lord ; 
And  earth.with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, We  are  his  works,  and  not  our  own, 

Shall   fill   thy  courts  with   sounding      He  form'd  us  by  his  word, 
[praise. 
Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command;         To-day  attend  his  voice. 

Vast  as  eternity  thy  love  ;  Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod ; 

Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  shall  stand.       Come,  like  the  people  of  his  choice, 

When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move.      And  own  your  gracious  God. 

Teacher.  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  who  is  a  strong  Lord  like 
unto  tliee?  or  to  thy  faithfuhiess  round  about  thee?  Ps. 
Ixxxix.  8.  ' 

Scholars.  I  am  the  Lord  that  makelh  all  things ;  that 
stretcheth  forth  the  heavens  alone ;  that  spreadeth  abroad  the 
earth  by  myself.  Lsa.  xliv.  24. 

T.  Who  hath  measured  the  waters  in  the  hollow  of  his 
hand,  and  meted  out  heaven  with  the  span,  and  comprehended 
the  dust  of  the  earth  in  a  measure,  and  weighed  the  mountains 
in  scales  and  the  hills  in  a  balance.   lsa.  xl.  12. 

S.     He  hath  made  the  earth  by  his  power,  he  hatli  estab- 

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16  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

lislied  the  world  by  his  wisdom,  and  hath  stretched  out  the 
heaA'ens  by  his  discretion.  Jer.  x.  12. 

T.  My  hand  also  hath  laid  the  foundation  of  the  earth,  and 
my  right  hand  hath  spanned  the  heavens,  Isa.  xlviii.  13. 

S.  The  heavens  are  thine,  the  earth  also  is  thine ;  as  for 
the  world,  and  the  fullness  thereof,  thou  hast  founded  them. 
Ps.  Ixxxix.  11. 

T.  I  have  made  the  earth,  the  man,  and  the  beast  that  are 
upon  the  ground,  by  my  great  power,  and  by  my  outstretched 
arm,  and  have  given  it  unto  whom  it  seemed  meet  unto  me. 
Jer.  xxvii.  5. 

S.  In  his  hand  is  the  soul  of  every  living  thing,  and  the 
breath  of  all  mankind.  Job  xii.  10. 

T.  He  calleth  the  creatures  all  by  names ;  by  the  greatness 
of  his  might,  for  that  he  is  strong  in  poAver;  not  one  faileth. 
Isa.  xl.  26. 

S.  He  doeth  great  things,  and  unsearchable,  marvelous 
things  without  number.  Job  v.  9. 

T.  Great  and  marvelous  are  thy  works,  O  Lord  God  Al- 
mighty. Rev.  XV.  3. 

S.  In  his  Iiands  are  the  deep  places  of  the  earth,  the 
strength  of  the  hills  is  his  also.  Ps.  xcv.  4. 

T.  By  his  spirit  he  hath  garnished  the  heavens,  his  hand 
hath  formed  the  crooked  serpent.  Job.  xxvi.  13. 

S.  The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it,  and  his  hands  formed 
the  dry  land,  Ps,  xcv.  5. 

T.  The  Lord  maketh  a  way  in  the  sea,  and  a  path  in  the 
mighty  waters.  Isa,  xliii,  16, 

8.  He  doeth  according  to  his  will,  in  tlie  army  of  heaven, 
and  among  tlie  inhabitants  of  the  earth,  and  none  can  stay  liis 
hand,  or  say  unto  him,  Wliat  doest  thou  ?  Dan,  iv.  35. 

T.  Thine,  O  Lord,  is  the  greatness,  and  the  power,  and  the 
glory.  1  Chron.  xxix.  11. 

S.  To  him  be  glory  and  dominion  for  ever  and  ever. 
Amen  !  1  Pet.  v.  11. 

T.  Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  God  Almighty,  who  was,  and  is, 
and  is  to  come !  Rev.  iv.  8. 


OMNIPKESENOE  OP  GOD. 


Third  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN  9.     c.  M.  HYMN  10.     c.  m. 

Naomi.  Heber. 

JEHOVAH  GOD,  thy  gracious  power  FATHER  of  spirits,  nature's  God, 

On  every  hand  we  see ;  Our  thoughts  are  known  to  thee ; 

Oil  may  the  blessings  of  each  hour  Thou,  Lord,  canst  hear  each  idle  word, 

Lead  all  our  thoughts  to  thee.  And  every  action  see. 

If  on  the  wings  of  morn  we  speed  Could  we,  on  morning's  swiftest  wings, 
To  earth  remotest  bound,  Fly  through  the  trackless  air, 

Thy  hand  will  there  our  journey  lead,  Or  dive  beneath  deep  ocean's  springs. 
Thine  arm  our  path  surround.  Thy  presence  would  be  there. 

Thy  power  is  in  the  ocean  deeps,  In  vain  may  guilt  attempt  to  fly, 

And  reaches  to  the  skies ;  Conceal'd  by  darkest  night ; 

Thine  eye  of  mercy  never  sleeps,  One  glance  from  thy  all-piercing  eye 

Thy  goodness  never  dies.  Can  bring  it  all  to  light. 

From  morn  till  noon — till  latest  eve.  Search  thou  our  hearts,  and  there  de- 
Thy  hand,  0  God,  we  see;  Each  secret  bosom  sin,  [stroy 

And  all  the  blessings  we  receive  And  fit  us  for  those  realms  of  joy. 

Proceed  alone  from  thee.  That  we  may  enter  in. 

Teacher.  The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  in  every  place,  behold- 
ing the  evil  and  the  good.  Prov.  xv.  3. 

Scholars.  Neither  is  there  any  creature  that  is  not  mani- 
fest in  his  sight:  but  all  things  are  naked  and  opened  unto  the 
eyes  of  him  with  whom  we  have  to  do.  Heb.  iv.  13. 

T.  Mine  eyes  are  upon  all  their  ways:  they  are  not  hid 
from  my  face,  neither  is  their  iniquity  hid  from  mine  eyes. 
Jer.  xvi.  17. 

S.  Thine  eyes  are  open  upon  all  the  ways  of  the  sons  of 
men ;  to  give  every  one  according  to  his  ways,  and  according 
to  the  fruit  of  his  doings.  Jer.  xxxii.  19. 

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18  SABBATH-SCHOOL    MANUAL. 

T.  Hell  and  destruction  are  before  the  Lord  :  how  much 
more  then  the  hearts  of  the  children  of  men?  Prov.  xv.  11. 

S.  O  Lord,  thou  hast  searched  me,  and  known  me.  Thou 
knowest  my  down-silting  and  mine  up-rising,  thou  under- 
standest  my  thought  afar  off,  Ps.  cxxxix.  1,  2. 

T.  Thou  compassest  my  path  and  my  lying  down,  and  art 
acquainted  with  all  my  ways.  Ps.  cxxxix.  3. 

S.  For  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue,  but  lo,  O  Lord, 
thou  knowest  it  altogether.  Thou  hast  beset  me  behind  and 
before,  and  laid  thy  hand  upon  me.  Ps.  cxxxix.  4,  5. 

T.  Am  I  a  God  at  hand,  saith  the  Lord,  and  not  a  God 
afar  off?  Can  any  hide  himself  in  secret  places  that  I  shall 
not  see  him?  saith  the  Lord.  Do  not  I  fill  heaven  and 
earth?  Jer.  xxiii.  23,  24. 

S.  Whither  shall  I  go  from  thy  Spirit?  or  whither  shall  I 
flee  from  thy  presence?  If  I  ascend  up  unto  heaven,  thou  art 
there :  if  I  make  my  bed  in  hell,  behold,  thou  art  there.  Ps. 
cxxxix.  7,  8. 

T.  If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning,  and  dwell  in  the 
uttermost  parts  of  the  sea ;  even  there  shall  thy  hand  lead 
me,  and  thy  right  hand  shall  hold  me.  Ps.  cxxxix.  9,  10. 

S.  If  1  say.  Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover  me:  even  the 
night  shall  be  light  about  me.  Ps.  cxxxix.  11. 

T.  Yea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from  thee ;  but  the  night 
shineth  as  the  day :  the  darkness  and  the  light  are  both  alike 
to  thee.  Ps.  cxxxix.  12. 

S.  Unto  thee  it  was  shewed,  that  thou  mightest  know  that 
the  Lord  he  is  God:  there  is  none  else  beside  him.  Know 
therefore  this  day,  and  consider  it  in  thine  heart,  that  the  Lord 
he  is  God  in  heaven  above,  and  upon  the  earth  beneath :  there 
is  none  else.  Dent.  iv.  35,  39. 

T.  Who  is  the  blessed  and  only  Potentate,  the  King  of 
kings,  and  Lord  of  lords;  who  only  hath  immortality,  dwel- 
ling in  the  light  which  no  man  can  approach  unto:  whom  no 
man  hath  seen,  nor  can  see ;  to  whom  be  honor  and  power 
everlastuig.     Amen.  1  Tim.  vi.  15,  16. 


OMIJJ'ISOIEL^OE  OF  GOD. 


Third  Sunday  in  tlie  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN  n.     CM.  HYMN  12.     s.  m. 

JVaomi.  Thatdier. 

LORD,  all  I  am  is  known  to  thee;  TO  God,  the  only  wise, 

In  vain  my  soul  would  try  Our  Saviour,  and  our  King, 

To  shun  thy  presence,  or  to  flee  Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 

The  notice  of  thine  eye.  Their  humble  praises  bring. 

Thy  all-surrounding  sight  surveys  'Tis  his  almighty  love, 

My  rising  and  my  rest.  His  counsel  and  his  care, 

My  public  walks,  my  private  waj'S,  Preserve  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 

The  secrets  of  my  breast.  And  every  hurtful  snare. 

My  thoughts  lie  open  to  thee.  Lord,  He  will  present  our  souls, 
Before  they're  formed  within.  Unblemished  and  complete, 

And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word,  Before  the  glory  of  his  face. 
Thou  knowest  the  sense  I  mean.  "With  joys  divinelj'  great. 

0    wondrous   knowledge !    deep  and     To  our  Redeemer  God 

Where  can  a  creature  hide?  [high:      Wisdom  with  power  belongs; 

"Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie,  Immortal  crowns  of  majesty, 

Beset  on  every  side.  And  everlasting  songs. 

Teacher.  The  Lord  is  a  God  of  knowledge,  and  by  him  ac- 
tions are  weighed.  1  Sam.  ii.  3. 

Scholars.  All  things  are  naked  and  open  unto  the  eyes  of 
him  with  whom  we  have  to  do.  Heb.  iv.  13. 

T.  Known  nnto  God  are  all  his  works  from  the  beginning 
of  the  world.  Acts  xv.  18. 

S.  God  utiderstandeth  the  way  thereof,  and  he  knoweth  the 
place  thereof.  For  he  looketh  to  the  ends  of  the  earth,  and 
f^eeth  under  the  whole  heaven.  Job  xxviii.  23,  24. 

T.  The  Lord  looketh  from  lieaven  ;  he  beholdeth  all  the 
sons  of  men.  From  the  place  of  his  habitation  he  looketh 
upon  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth.  Ps.  xxxiii.  13,  14. 

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20  SABBATH-SCHOOL    MANUAL. 

S.  The  Lord  seeth  not  as  man  seeth  ;  for  mun  lookelh  on 
the  outward  appearance,  but  the  Lord  looketh  on  the  heart. 
1  Sam.  xvi.  7. 

T.  Give  to  every  man  according  to  his  ways,  whose  heart 
thou  knowest  (for  thou,  even  thou  only,  knowest  the  hearts  of 
all  the  children  of  men) ;  that  ihey  may  fear  thee  ail  the  days 
that  they  live.  1  Kings  viii.  39,  40. 

S.  The  Lord  searcheih  all  hearts,  and  understandeth  all  the 
imaginations  of  the  thoughts :  if  thou  seek  him,  he  will  be 
found  of  thee ;  but  if  thou  forsake  him,  he  will  cast  thee  ofi'for 
ever.  1  Chron.  xxviii.  9. 

T.  O  Lord,  thou  hast  searched  me,  and  known  me.  Thou 
knowest  my  down-sitting  and  mine  up-rising,  thou  under- 
standest  my  thought  afar  off.  Ps.  cxxxix.  1,  2. 

S.  Thou  compassest  my  path  and  my  lying  down,  and  art 
acquainted  with  all  my  ways.  Ps.  cxxxix.  3. 

T.  There  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue,  but  lo,  O  Lord,  thou 
knowest  it  altogether.  Ps.  cxxxix.  4. 

S.  Thou  hast  beset  me  behind  and  before,  and  laid  thine 
hand  upon  me.  Ps.  cxxxix.  5. 

T.  Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for  me ;  it  is  high,  I 
cannot  attain  unto  it.  Ps.  cxxxix.  6. 

S.  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  of  great  power ;  his  understand- 
ing is  infinite.  Ps.  cxlvii.  5. 

T.  Who  is  the  blessed  and  only  Potentate,  the  King  of 
kings  and  Lord  of  lords ;  who  only  hath  immortality,  dwell- 
ing in  the  light  which  no  man  can  approach  unto  :  whom  no 
man  hath  seen,  nor  can  see ;  to  whom  be  honor  and  power 
everlasting.     Amen.  1  Tim.  vi.  15,  16. 

S.  Oh  the  depth  of  the  riches  both  of  the  wisdom  and  know- 
ledge of  God  !  how  unsearchable  are  his  judgments,  and  his 
ways  past  finding  out !     Rom.  xi.  33. 

T.  Now  unto  him  that  is  able  to  keep  you  from  falling, 
and  to  present  you  faultless  before  the  presence  of  his  glory 
wiih  exceeding  joy ;  to  the  only  wise  God  our  Saviour,  be 
glory  and  majesty,  dominion  and  power,  both  now  and  ever. 
Amen.  Jude  24,  25. 


BEI^TEYOLEITOE  OF  GOD. 


Fourtii  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN  13.     c.  M.  HYMN  14.     c.  m. 

Jewell.  Devon. 

LET  every  tongue  thy  goodness  speak,  JEHOVAH,  God,  thy  gracious  power 

Thou  sov'reign  Lord  of  all ;    [weak,      On  every  hand  we  see ; 
Thy  strength'ning  hands  uphold  the  Oh  may  the  blessings  of  each  hour 

And  i-aise  the  poor  that  fall.  Lead  all  our  thoughts  to  thee. 

Wlien  sorrows  bow  the  spii'it  down,    If  on  the  wings  of  morn  we  speed, 
AVhen  virtue  lies  distress'd  To  earth's  remotest  bound. 

Beneath  the  proud  oppressor's  frown,  Thy  hand  will  there  our  journey  lead, 
Thou  giv'st  the  mourner  rest.  Thine  arm  our  path  surround. 

Thou  know'st  the  pains  thy  servants  Thy  power  is  in  the  ocean  deeps, 
Thou  hear'st  thy  children  cry ;  [feel.      And  reaches  to  the  skies ; 

And  their  best  wishes  to  fulfill  Thine  eye  of  mercy  never  sleeps, 

Thy  grace  is  ever  nigh.  Thy  goodness  never  dies. 

Thy  mercy  never  shall  remove  From  morn  till  noon— till  latest  eve, 

From  men  of  heart  sincere:      [love      Thy  hand,  0  God,  we  see: 

Thou  sav'st  the  souls  whose  humble  And  all  the  blessings  we  receive. 
Is  join'd  with  holy  fear.  Proceed  alone  from  tliee. 

Teacher.  O  Lord,  thou  art  good,  and  doest  good  ;  teach 
me  thy  statutes.  Ps.  cxix.  68. 

Scholars.  How  excellent  is  thy  loving-kindness,  O  God  ! 
therefore  the  children  of  men  put  their  trust  under  the  shadow 
of  thy  wings.  Ps.  xxxvi.  7. 

T.  They  shall  abundantly  utter  the  memory  of  thy  great 
goodness,  and  shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness.  Ps.  cxlv.  7. 

S.  The  Lord,  the  Lord  God,  merciful  and  gracious,  long- 
suffering  and  abundant  in  goodness  and  truth,  keeping  mercy 
for  thousands,  forgiving  iniquity,  transgression  and  sin.  Ex. 
xxxiv.  6,  7. 

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22  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

T.  Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction ;  who  crown- 
eth  thee  with  loving-kindness  and  tender  mercies.  Ps.  ciii.  4. 

S.  For  the  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shield :  the  Lord  will 
give  grace  and  glory ;  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold  from 
tiiem  that  walk  uprightly.  Ps.  Ixxxiv.  11. 

T.  I  love  them  that  love  me;  and  those  that  seek  me  early 
shall  find  me.  Prov.  viii.  17. 

S.  The  Lord  is  good  unto  them  that  wait  for  him,  to  the 
soul  that  seeketh  him.  Lam.  iii.  25. 

T.  Thou,  Lord,  art  good,  and  ready  to  forgive ;  and  plen- 
teous in  mercy  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  thee. 

S.  Yea,  I  have  loved  thee  with  an  everlasting  love:  there- 
fore with  loving-kindness  have  I  drawn  thee.  Jer.  xxxi.  3. 

T.  God  is  love,  and  he  that  dwelleth  in  love  dwelleth  in 
God,  and  God  in  him.  1  John  iv.  16. 

S.  Behold,  what  manner  of  love  the  Father  hath  bestowed 
upon  us,  that  we  should  be  called  the  sons  of  God.  1  John 
iii.  1. 

T.  Beloved,  now  are  we  the  sons  of  God,  and  it  doth  not 
yet  appear  what  we  shall  be ;  but  we  know  that  when  he  shall 
appear,  we  shall  be  like  him ;  for  we  shall  see  him  as  he  is. 
1  John  iii.  2. 

S.  Eye  hath  not  seen,  nor  ear  heard,  neither  have  entered 
into  the  heart  of  man,  the  things  which  God  hath  prepared 
for  them  that  love  him.  1  Cor.  ii.  9. 

T.  The  Lord  is  good,  his  mercy  is  everlasting,  and  his 
truth  endureth  to  all  generations.  Ps.  c.  5. 

S.  Quicken  me,  O  Lord,  according  to  thy  loving-kindness; 
thy  word  is  true  from  the  beginning,  and  every  one  of  thy 
righteous  judgments  endureth  for  ever.  Ps.  cxix.  159,  160. 

2\  Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodnes.s, 
and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men  !  Ps.  cvii.  8. 

S.  Blessed  be  the  Lord  who  daily  loadeth  us  with  benefits, 
even  the  God  of  our  salvation.  Ps.  Ixviii.  19. 

T.  Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  his 
benefits.  Ps.  ciii.  2. 

S.     Bless  thou  the  Lord,  O  my  soul.  Ps.  civ.  35. 


MEECY  OF  GOD. 


Fourth   Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 


HYMN  15.     c.  M. 

Iddo. 

MERCY  alone  can  meet  my  case; 

For  mercy,  Lord,  I  cry  : 
Jesus,  Redeemer,  show  thy  face 
In  mercy,  or  I  die : — 

I  perish,  and  my  doom  were  just ; 

But  wilt  thou  leave  me? — No  ; 
I  hold  thee  fast,  my  hope,  my  trust ; 

I  will  not  let  thee  go. 

Still  sure  to  me  thy  promise  stands, 

And  ever  must  abide : 
Behold  it  written  on  thy  hands. 

And  graven  in  thy  side. 


HYMN  16.     c.  M. 

Unit]/. 

LORD,  at  thy  feet  we  sinners  lie, 

And  knock  at  mercy's  door ; 
With  heavy  heart  and  downcast  eye, 
Thy  favor  we  implore. 

Without  thy  grace  we  sink  oppress'd, 
Down  to  the  gates  of  hell ; 

Oh  give  our  troubled  spirits  rest, — 
Our  gloomy  fears  dispel. 

'Tis  mercy,  mercy,  now  we  plead; 

Let  thy  compassion  move ; 
Mercy,  that  led  thee  once  to  bleed. 

In  tenderness  and  love. 


To  this,  this  only  will  I  cleave ;  In  mercy  now,  for  Jesus'  sake, 

Thy  word  is  all  my  plea ;  0  God,  our  sins  forgive ;          [break, 

That  word  is  truth,  and  I  believe: —  Thy  grace  our  stubboi-n   hearts   can 

Have  mercy.  Lord,  on  me.  And,  breaking,  bid  us  live. 

Teacher.  Oh  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good  ;  for 
his  mercy  endnreth  for  ever.  Ps.  cxviii.  1. 

Scholars.  The  Lord  is  long-suffering  and  of  great  mercy, 
forgiving  iniquity  and  transgression.  Num.  xiv.  18. 

T.  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  is  in  the  heavens ;  and  thy  faith- 
fulness reacheth  unto  the  clouds.  Ps.  xxxvi.  5. 

S.  Justice  and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  thy  throne  : 
mercy  and  truth  shall  go  before  thy  face.  Ps.  Ixxxix.  14. 

T.  The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion  ;  slow  to 
anger,  and  of  great  mercy.  The  Lord  is  good  to  all,  and  his 
tender  mercies  are  over  all  his  works.  Ps.  cxlv.  8,  9. 

aS'.     The  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to  everlast- 

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24  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

ing  upon  them  that  fear  him,  and  his  righteousness  unto 
children's  children,  to  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  to 
those  that  remember  his  commandments  to  do  them.  Ps.  ciii. 
17,  18. 

T.  Thou  art  a  God  ready  to  pardon,  gracious  and  merciful, 
slow  to  anger  and  of  great  kindness.  Neh.  ix.  17. 

S.  Our  God,  the  great,  the  mighty  and  the  terrible  God, 
who  keepest  covenant  and  mercy.  Neh.  ix.  31. 

T.  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  a  God  full  of  compassion,  and 
gracious,  long-suffering  and  plenteous  in  mercy  and  trutli. 
Oh  turn  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me.  Ps.  Ixxxvi.  15. 

S.  Rend  your  heart,  and  not  your  garments,  and  turn  unto 
the  Lord  your  God :  for  he  is  gracious  and  merciful,  slow  to 
anger,  and  of  great  kindness.  Joel  ii.  13. 

T.  To  the  Lord  our  God  belong  mercies  and  forgivenesses, 
though  we  have  rebelled  against  him.  Dan.  ix.  9. 

S.  Return,  thou  backsliding  Israel,  saith  tlie  Lord  ;  and  I 
will  not  cause  mine  anger  to  fall  upon  you  ;  for  I  am  merciful, 
saith  the  Lord,  and  I  will  not  keep  anger  for  ever.  Jer.  iii.  12. 

T.  The  Lord  your  God  is  gracious  and  merciful,  and  will 
not  turn  away  his  face  from  you,  if  ye  return  unto  him. 
2  Chron.  xxx.  9. 

S.  Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction  ;  who  crown- 
eth  thee  with  loving-kindness  and  tender  mercies.  Ps.  ciii.  4. 

T.  The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious,  slow  to  anger  and 
plenteous  in  mercy.  He  will  not  always  chide ;  neither  will 
he  keep  his  anger  for  ever.  Ps.  ciii.  8,  9. 

S,  He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins ;  nor  rewarded 
us  according  to  our  iniquities.  For  as  the  heaven  is  high 
above  the  earth,  so  great  is  his  mercy  toward  them  that  fear 
him.  Ps.  ciii.  10,  11. 

T.  Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children,  so  the  Lord 
pitieth  them  that  fear  him.  For  he  knoweth  our  frame;  he 
remembereth  that  we  are  dust.  Ps.  ciii.  13,  14. 

S.  Remember,  O  Lord,  thy  tender  mercies  and  thy  loving- 
kindnesses  ;  for  they  have  been  ever  of  old.  Remember  not 
the  sins  of  my  youth,  nor  my  transgressions.  Ps.  xxv.  6,  7. 


PEOPHEOIES  or  CHEIST'S  INOAENATION. 


Fifth  Sunday   in   the  Year.     Morning. 

HYMN  17.     s.  M.  HYMN  18.     c.  m. 

Henshaw.  Zerah. 

FATHER,  our  hearts  we  lift  TO  us  a  child  of  hope  is  born, 

Up  to  thy  gracious  throne.  To  us  a  Son  is  given ; 

And  thank  thee  for  the  precious  gift  Him  shall  the  tribes  of  earth  obey, 
Of  thine  incarnate  Son.  Him  all  the  hosts  of  heaven. 

His  infant  cries  proclaim  His  name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  peace, 

A  peace  'twixt  earth  and  heaven ;  For  evermore  adored — 

Salvation,  through  his  only  Name,  The  Wonderful,  the  Counselor, 

To  all  mankind  is  given.  The  great  and  mighty  Lord. 

The  gift  unspeakable  His  power,increasing,still  shall  spread; 

We  thankfully  receive,  His  reign  no  end  shall  know; 

And  to  the  world  thy  goodness  tell.  Justice  shall  guard  his  throne  above, 

And  to  thy  glory  live.  And  peace  abound  below. 

May  all  mankind  receive  To  us  a  child  of  hope  is  born ; 

The  new-born  Prince  of  peace,  To  us  a  Son  is  given — 

And  meekly  in  his  spirit  live,  Tlie  Wonderful,  the  Counselor, 

And  in  his  love  increase.  The  mighty  Lord  of  heaven. 

The  Seed  of  the  Woman. 

Teacher.  And  I  will  put  enmity  between  thee  and  the 
woman,  and  between  thy  seed  and  her  seed  ;  he  shall  bruise 
thy  head,  and  thou  shall  bruise  his  heel.  Gen.  iii.  15. 

Scholars.  When  the  fullness  of  time  was  come,  God  sent 
forth  his  Son,  made  of  a  woman,  made  under  the  law,  to  re- 
deem them  that  were  under  the  law,  that  we  might  receive 
the  adoption  of  sons.  Gal.  iv.  4,  5. 

JBom  of  a  Virgin. 

T.  Therefore,  the  Lord  himself  shall  give  you  a  sign: 
Behold  a  virgin  shall  conceive,  and  bear  a  son,  and  shall  call 
his  name  Immanuel.  L«a.  vii.  14. 

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26  SAEBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

S.  And  the  angel  said  unto  her,  Fear  not,  Mary  ;  for  then 
hast  found  favor  with  God.  The  Holy  Ghost  shall  come  upon 
thee,  and  the  power  of  the  Highest  shall  overshadow  thee. 
And  behold  thou  shalt  conceive,  and  bring  forth  a  son,  and 
ehalt  call  his  name  Jesus.  He  shall  he  great  and  shall  be 
called  the  Son  of  the  Highest.  Luke  i.  30,  31,  32,  35. 

His  Name  Appointed  of  God. 

T.  And  the  Gentiles  shall  see  thy  righteousness,  and  all 
kings  thy  glory ;  and  thou  shalt  be  called  by  a  new  name, 
which  the  mouth  of  the  Lord  shall  name.  Isa.  Ixii.  2. 

S.  The  angel  of  the  Lord  appeared  to  him  in  a  dream,  say- 
ing, Joseph,  thou  son  of  David,  fear  not  to  take  unto  thee 
Mary  thy  wife  :  for  that  which  is  conceived  in  her  is  of  the 
Holy  Ghost.  And  she  shall  bring  forth  a  son,  and  thou  shalt 
call  his  name  JESUS ;  for  he  shall  save  his  people  from  their 
sins.  Matt.  i.  20,  21. 

Christ  the  Son  of  God. 

T.  I  will  declare  the  decree :  the  Lord  hath  said  unto  me, 
Thou  art  my  Son ;  this  day  have  I  begotten  thee.  Ps.  ii.  7. 

S.  And  the  Holy  Ghost  descended  in  a  bodily  shape  like 
a  dove  upon  him,  and  a  voice  came  from  heaven,  which  said, 
Thou  art  my  beloved  Son ;  in  thee  I  am  well  pleased.  Luke 
iii.  22. 

His  Divifiity  and  Miimaniti/, 

T.  For  unto  us  a  child  is  born,  unto  us  a  Son  is  given : 
and  the  government  shall  be  upon  his  shoulder:  and  his 
name  shall  be  called  Wonderful,  Counselor,  the  mighty  God, 
the  everlasting  Father,  the  Prince  of  Peace.  Isa.  ix.  7. 

S.  In  the  beginning  was  the  Word,  and  the  Word  was 
with  God,  and  tlie  Word  was  God.  The  same  was  in  the  be- 
ginning with  God.  And  the  Word  was  made  flesh,  and  dwelt 
among  us,  and  we  beheld  his  glory,  the  glory  as  of  the  only- 
begotten  of  the  Father,  full  of  grace  and  truth.  John  i.  1, 
2,14. 


PEOPHEOIES  OF  GHEIST'S  BIETS. 


Fifth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN  19.     p.  M.  HYMN  20.    s.  m. 

Wilbur.  Henshaw. 

BRIGHT  and  joyful  is  the  morn,  REJOICE  in  Jesus'  birth,— 

For  to  us  a  child  is  born ;  To  us  a  Son  is  given ; 

From  the  highest  realms  of  heaven,  To  us  a  Child  is  born  on  earth, 

Unto  us  a  Son  is  given.  Who  made  both  earth  and  heaven. 

On  his  shoulder  he  shall  bear  He  reigns  above  the  sky — 

Power  and  majesty,  and  wear,  This  universe  sustains ; 

On  his  vesture  and  his  thigh,  Tlie  God  supreme,  the  Lord  most  high, 

Names  most  awful,  names  most  high.      The  King  Messiah  reigns. 

Wonderful  in  counsel  he,  The  miglity  God  is  he, 

Christ,  th'  incarnate  Deity;  Author  of  heavenly  bliss; 

Sire  of  ages,  ne'er  to  cease ;  The  Father  of  eternity, 

Kiug  of  kings,  and  Prince  of  peace.  The  glorious  Prince  of  peace. 

Come  and  worship  at  his  feet ;  His  government  shall  grow. 

Yield  to  him  the  homage  meet ;  From  strength  to  strength  proceed : 

From  the  manger  to  the  throne,  His  righteousness  the  Church  o'erflow. 

Homage  due  to  God  alone.  And  all  the  earth  o'erspread. 

Circumstances  of  his  JBirth, 

Teacher.  I  shall  see  him,  but  not  now :  I  shall  behold  him, 
but  not  nigh :  there  shall  come  a  Star  out  of  Jacob,  and  a 
Sceptre  shall  rise  out  of  Israel.  Num.  xxiv.  17. 

Scholars.  Behold,  there  came  wLse  men  from  the  East  to  Je- 
rusalem, sa}dng,  Where  is  he  that  is  born  King  of  the  Jews  ? 
for  we  have  seen  his  star  in  the  East,  and  are  come  to  worship 
him.  Matt.  ii.  1,  2. 

Time  of  his  Birth. 

T.  The  sceptre  shall  not  depart  from  Judah,  nor  a  law- 
giver from  between  his  feet,  until  Shiloh  come ;  and  unto  him 
shall  the  gathering  of  the  people  be.  Gen.  xlix.  10. 

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28  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

S.  Now,  when  Jesus  was  born  in  Bethlehem  of  Judea,  in 
the  days  of  Herod  the  king,  behold  there  came  wise  men  from 
the  East  to  Jerusalem,  saying,  Where  is  he  that  is  born  King 
of  the  Jews?  for  we  have  seen  his  star  in  the  East,  and  are 
come  to  worship  him.  Matt.  ii.  1,  2. 

Place  of  his  Birth. 

T.  But  thou,  Bethlehem  Ephrata,  though  thou  be  little 
among  the  thousands  of  Judah,  yet  out  of  thee  shall  he  come 
forth  unto  me  that  is  to  be  Ruler  in  Israel ;  whose  goings  forth 
have  been  from  of  old,  from  everlasting.  Mic.  v.  2. 

S.  As  the  angels  were  gone  away  from  them  into  heaven, 
the  shepherds  said  one  to  another,  Let  us  now  go  even  unto 
Bethlehem,  and  see  this  thing  which  is  come  to  pass,  which  the 
Lord  hath  made  known  unto  us.  And  they  came  with  haste, 
and  found  Mary  and  Joseph,  and  the  babe  lying  in  a  manger. 
Luke  ii.  15,  16,'  17. 

Offerings  to  Christ. 

T.  They  that  dwell  in  the  wilderness  shall  bow  before 
him.  The  kings  of  Tarshish  and  of  the  isles  shall  bring  pres- 
ents :  the  kings  of  Sheba  and  Seba  shall  offer  gifts.  Ps.  Ixxii. 
9,  10. 

S.  And  when  they  were  come  into  the  house  they  saw  the 
young  child,  with  Mary  his  mother,  and  fell  down  and  wor- 
sliiped  him :  and  when  they  had  opened  their  treasures  they 
presented  unto  him  gifts ;  gold  and  frankincense  and  myrrh. 
Matt.  ii.  11. 

Flight  into  Egypt. 

T.  When  Israel  was  a  child,  then  I  loved  him,  and  called 
my  Son  out  of  Egypt.  Hosea  xi.  1. 

S.  When  he  arose,  he  took  the  young  child  and  his 
mother  by  night,  and  departed  into  Egypt:  and  was  there 
until  the  death  of  Herod  :  that  it  might  be  fulfilled  which 
was  spoken  of  the  Lord  by  the  prophet,  saying.  Out  of  Egypt 
Iiave  I  called  my  Son.  Matt.  ii.  14,  15. 


PEOPHEOIES  OF  OHEIST'S  LIIfEAGE. 


Sixth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 


HYMN  21.    p.  M. 
Oran. 
HATL,  to  the  Lord's  anointed, 

Gzeat  David's  greater  Son ! 

Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun ! 

The  tide  of  time  shall  never 
His  covenant  remove ; 

His  name  shall  stand  for  ever; 
That  name  to  ns  is  Love. 

He  comes  to  break  oppression,- 
To  set  the  captive  free ; 

To  take  away  transgression, 
And  rule  in  equity. 

He  comes  with  succor  speedy 
To  those  who  suffer  wrong ; 

To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 
And  bid  the  weak  be  strong. 


HYMN  22.     p.  M. 

Meta. 
CHRIST  shall  descend  like  showera 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth, 
And  love  and  joy,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  his  path  to  birth : 

Before  him,  on  the  mountains. 
Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go, 

And  righteousness,  in  fountains. 
From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

To  him  shall  praj^er  unceasing. 

And  daily  vows  ascend; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing — 

A  kingdom  without  end  : 

To  give  them  songs  for  sighing — 
Their  darkness  turn  to  light — 

"Whose  souls,  condenin'd  and  dying. 
Were  precious  in  his  sight. 


Mis  Descent  from  Abraham. 

Teacher.  Now  the  Lord  had  said  unto  Abrara,  In  tliee 
shall  all  families  of  the  earth  be  blessed.  Gen.  xiii.  1,  3. 

Scholars.  That  the  blessing  of  Abraham  might  come  on 
the  Gentiles  through  Jesus  Christ.  Gal.  iii.  14. 


His  Descent  from  Isaac. 

T.  I  will  perform  the  oath  which  I  swore  unto  Abraham 
thy  father ;  and  in  thy  seed  shall  all  the  nations  of  the  earth 
be  blessed.  Gen.  xxvi.  3,  4. 

S.  Now  to  Abraham  and  his  seed  were  the  promises  made. 
He  saith  not,  And  to  seeds,  as  of  many  ;  but  as  of  one,  And  to 
thy  seed,  which  is  Christ.  Gal.  iii.  16. 

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30  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

From  J'esse. 

T.  And  there  shall  come  forth  a  rod  out  of  the  stem  of 
Jesse,  and  a  branch  shall  grow  out  of  his  roots.  And  ijae 
spirit  of  the  Lord  shall  rest  upon  him,  the  spirit  of  wisdom 
and  understanding,  the  spirit  of  counsel  and  might,  the  spirit 
of  knowledge  and  of  the  fear  of  the  Lord.  Isa.  xi.  1,  2. 

S.  And  again  Esaias  saith,  There  shall  be  a  root  of  Jesse, 
and  he  that  shall  rise  to  reign  over  the  Gentiles,  in  him  shall 
the  Gentiles  trust.  Rom.  xv.  12. 

Of  tlie  Tribe  of  JndnJi. 

T.  Moreover  he  refused  the  tabernacle  of  Joseph,  and 
chose  not  the  tribe  of  Ephraim  :  but  chose  the  tribe  of  Judah, 
the  mount  Zion  which  he  loved.  Ps.  Ixxviii.  67,  68. 

S.  For  it  is  evident  that  our  Lord  sprang  out  of  Judah ; 
of  which  tribe  Moses  spake  nothing  concerning  the  pi'iest- 
hood.  Heb.  vii.  14. 

Christ  the  Son  of  David. 

T.  Of  the  increase  of  his  government  and  peace  there 
shall  be  no  end,  upon  the  throne  of  David,  and  upon  his 
kingdom,  to  order  it,  and  to  establish  it  with  judgment  and 
with  justice  from  henceforth  even  for  ever.  Isa.  ix.  7. 

S.  He  shall  be  great,  and  shall  be  called  the  Son  of  the 
Highest :  and  the  Lord  God  shall  give  unto  him  the  throne 
of  his  father  David.  And  he  shall  reign  over  the  house  of 
Jacob  for  ever;  and  of  his  kingdom  there  shall  be  no  end. 
Luke  i.  32,  33. 

Christ  the  Son  of  God. 

T.  I  will  declare  the  decree:  the  Lord  hath  said  unto 
me.  Thou  art  my  Son;  this  day  have  I  begotten  thee.  Ps. 
ii.  7. 

*S'.  And  the  Holy  Ghost  descended  in  a  bodily  shape  like 
a  dove  upon  him,  and  a  voice  came  from  heaven,  which  said, 
Thou  art  my  beloved  Son ;  in  thee  I  am  well  pleased.  Luke 
iii.  21,  22. 


PEOPHEGIES  or  CHRIST'S  MINISTRY. 

Sixth  Sunday  in  the  Year.     Evening. 

HYMN  23.     c.  M.  HYMN  24.     c.  v. 

Albert.  Howard. 

HARK,  the  glad  sound!  the  SavioiirLET  everj-  mortal  ear  attend, 

The  Saviour,  promised  long ;  [comes,     And  every  heart  rejoice ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne,         The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds 
And  every  voice  a  song.  With  an  inviting  voice. 

He  comes,  the  pris'ner  to  release,  Ho !  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 
In  Satan's  bondage  held ;  That  feed  upon  the  wind. 

The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst,  And  vainlj'  strive  with  earthly  toys 
The  iron  fetters  yield.  To  fill  an  empty  mind — 

He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice  Eternal  Wisdom  hath  prepared 
To  clear  the  mental  ray,  A  soul-reviving  feast, 

And  on  the  eyes  oppress'd  with  night  And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
To  pour  celestial  day.  The  rich  provision  taste. 

He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind.  Ho !  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 

The  wounded  soul  to  cure,  And  pine  away  and  die,           [thirst 

And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace  Here    you   may  quench  your  raging 

T'  enrich  the  humble  poor.  With  springs  that  never  dry. 

Christ's  Forertmner, 

Teacher.  Behold,  I  will  send  my  messenger,  and  he  shall 
prepare  the  way  before  me :  and  the  Lord,  whom  ye  seek, 
shall  suddenly  come  to  his  temple,  even  the  messenger  of  the 
covenant,  whom  ye  delight  in :  behold,  he  shall  come,  saith 
the  Lord  of  hosts.  Mai.  iii.  1. 

Scholars.  And  this  is  the  record  of  John,  when  the  Jews 
sent  priests  and  Levites  from  Jerusalem  to  ask  him,  Who  art 
thou?  He  said,  I  am  the  voice  of  one  crying  in  the  wilder- 
ness, Make  straight  the  way  of  the  Lord,  as  saith  the  prophet 
Esaias.  John  i.  19.  23. 

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32  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

TJie  Sjiirit  and  the  Voice  at  Baptistn. 

T.  Behold  my  servant,  whom  I  uphold:  mine  elect,  in 
whom  my  soul  delighteth ;  1  have  put  my  spirit  upon  him : 
he  shall  bring  forth  judgment  to  the  Gentiles.  Isa.  xlii.  1. 

S.  And  lo,  the  heavens  were  opened  unto  him,  and  he  saw 
the  Spirit  of  God  descending  like  a  dove,  and  lighting  upon 
him ;  and  lo,  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying,  This  is  my  beloved 
Son,  in  whom  I  am  well  pleased.  Matt.  iii.  16,  17. 

Christ's  French  ing. 

T.  The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  God  is  upon  me ;  because  the 
Lord  hath  anointed  me  to  preach  good  tidings  unto  the  meek : 
he  hath  sent  me  to  bind  up  the  broken-hearted,  to  proclaim 
liberty  to  the  captives,  and  the  opening  of  the  prison  to  them 
that  are  bound.  Isa.  Ixi.  1. 

S.  And  there  was  delivered  unto  him  the  book  of  the 
prophet  Esaias.  And  when  he  had  opened  the  book,  he  found 
the  place  where  it  was  written,  The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  is  upon 
me,  because  he  hath  anointed  me  to  preach  the  gospel  to  the 
poor ;  he  hath  sent  me  to  heal  the  broken-hearted,  to  preach 
deliverance  to  the  captives,  and  recovering  of  sight  to  the 
blind,  to  set  at  liberty  them  that  are  bruised.  And  he  began 
to  say  unto  them.  This  day  is  this  scripture  fulfilled  in  your 
ears.  Luke  iv.  17,  18,  21. 

His  Supei'ior  Wisdom. 

T.  Therefore  behold,  I  will  proceed  to  do  a  marvelous  work 
among  this  people,  even  a  marvelous  work  and  a  wonder :  for 
the  wisdom  of  their  wise  men  shall  perish,  and  the  under- 
standing of  their  prudent  men  shall  be  hid.   Isa.  xxix.  14. 

S.  The  officers  answered.  Never  man  spake  like  this  man. 
John  vii.  46.  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Jesns  had  ended 
these  sayings,  the  people  were  astonished  at  his  doctrine:  for 
he  taught  them  as  one  having  authority,  and  not  as  the  scribes. 
Matt.  vii.  28,  29. 


PROPHECIES  OF  OHKIST'S  MIRACLES. 

Seventh  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN  25.     c.  M.  HYMN  26.     c.  m. 

Brattle  Street.  Gillet. 

Oil  for  a  thoiisaud  tongues  to  sing  HARK,  tlie  glad  sound!  the  Savionr 

My  great  Redeemer's  praise ;  The  Saviour  promised  long ;  [comes, 

The  glories  of  my  God  and  King,  Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 

The  triumphs  of  his  grace !  And  every  voice  a  song. 

He  breaks  the  power  of  cancel'd  sin,    He  comes,  the  prisoners  to  release, 
He  sets  the  pris'ner  free ;  In  Satan's  bondage  held ; 

His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean ;  The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
His  blood  avail'd  for  me.  The  iron  fetters  yield. 

He  speaks — and  list'ning  to  his  Toice,  He  comes,  from  the  thickest  films  of 
New  life  the  dead  receive;  To  clear  the  mental  ray ;  [vice 

The  mournful,  broken  hearts  rejoice ;  And  on  the  eyes  oppressed  with  night 
The  humble  poor  believe.  To  pour  celestial  day. 

Hear  him,  ye  deaf;  his  praise,  ye  dumb,  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 
Your  loosen'd  tongues  employ ;  The  wounded  soul  to  cure, 

Ye  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  come;   And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace 
And  leap,  ye  lame,  for  joy.  T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

CJirist's  Foverty  and  Neglect, 

T.  For  he  shall  grow  up  before  him  a.s  a  tender  plant,  and 
as  a  root  out  of  a  dry  ground :  he  hath  no  form  nor  comeli- 
ness ;  and  when  we  shall  see  him,  there  is  no  beauty  that  we 
should  desire  him.  Isa.  liii.  2. 

S.  Is  not  this  the  carpenter's  son?  is  not  his  mother  called 
Mary  ?  and  his  brethren,  James  and  Joses  and  Simon  and 
Judas  ?    And  they  were  offended  in  ]iim.  Matt.  xiii.  56,  57. 

His  Miracles. 

Teacher.  Then  the  eyes  of  the  blind  shall  be  opened,  and 
the  ears  of  the  deaf  shall  be  unstopped.  Then  shall  the  lame 
man  leap  as  an  hart,  and  the  tongue  of  the  dumb  sing.  Isa. 
XXXV.  5,  6. 

Scholars.  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them,  Go  and  show 
John  again  those  things  which  ye  do  hear  and  see:  the  blind 
receive  their  sight,  and  the  lame  walk,  the  lepers  are  cleansed, 
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34  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

and  the  deaf  hear,  the  dead  are  raised  up,  and  the  poor  have 
the  gospel  preached  to  them.  Matt.  xi.  4,  5. 

Mis  M^ection  by  the  tfetos. 

T.  And  he  shall  be  for  a  sanctuary ;  but  for  a  stone  of 
stumbling,  and  for  a  rock  of  oflence  to  both  the  houses  of  Is- 
rael, for  a  gin  and  for  a  snare  to  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem. 
Isa.  viii.  14. 

S.  But  though  he  had  done  so  many  miracles  before  them, 
yet  they  believed  not  on  him :  that  the  saying  of  Esaias  the 
piophet  might  be  fulfilled,  which  he  spake,  Lord,  who  hath 
believed  our  report  ?  and  to  whom  hath  the  arm  of  the  Lord 
been  revealed.  John  xii.  37,  38. 

His  Humiliation. 

T.  He  is  despised  and  rejected  of  men  ;  a  man  of  sorrows, 
and  acquainted  with  grief:  and  we  hid  as  it  were  our  faces  from 
him  ;  he  was  despised,  and  we  esteemed  him  not.  Isa.  liii.  3. 

S.  And  a  certain  scribe  came,  and  said  unto  him.  Master, 
I  will  follow  thee  whithersoever  thou  goest.  And  Jesus  saith 
unto  him.  The  foxes  have  holes,  and  the  birds  of  the  air  have 
nests;  but  the  Son  of  man  hath  not  where  to  lay  his  head. 
Matt.  viii.  19,  20. 

Call  of  the  Gentiles. 

T.  Arise,  shine,  for  thy  light  is  come,  and  the  glory  of  the 
Lord  is  risen  upon  thee.  For  behold,  the  darkness  shall  cover 
the  earth,  and  gross  darkness  the  people:  but  the  Lord  shall 
arise  upon  thee,  and  his  glory  shall  be  seen  upon  thee.  And 
the  Gentiles  shall  come  to  thy  light,  and  kings  to  the  bright- 
ness of  thy  rising.  Isa.  "hi.  1,  2,  3. 

S.  And  leaving  Nazareth,  he  came  and  dwelt  in  Caper- 
naum, which  is  upon  the  sea-coast,  in  the  borders  of  Zabulon 
and  Nephthalim  :  that  it  might  be  fulfilled  which  was  spoken 
by  Esaias  the  prophet,  saying,  The  land  of  Zabulon  and  the 
land  of  Nephthalim,  by  the  way  of  the  sea,  beyond  Jordan, 
Galilee  of  the  Gentiles :  The  people  which  sat  in  darkness  saw 
a  great  light ;  and  to  them  which  sat  in  the  region  and  shadow 
of  death,  light  is  sprung  up.  Matt,  iv,  13,  14,  15,  16. 


COIJSPIEACY  AGADTST  CHEIST. 


Seventh  Sunday   in  the  Year.    Evening, 


HYMN  27.    s.  M. 
Dover. 
THE  things  so  long  foretolJ, 


HYMN  28.     s.  M. 
Btdfard. 
WHY  did  the  nations  join  to  slay 


By  David  are  fulfilled,  The  Lord's  anointed  Son? 

When  Jews  and  Gentiles  rose  to  slay    Why  did  they  cast  his  laws  away 
Jesus,  the  holy  child.  And  tread  his  gospel  down? 


Why  did  the  Gentiles  rage, 
And  Jews,  with  one  accord, 

Bend  all  their  counsels  to  destroy 
The  Anointed  of  the  Lord  ? 

Rulers  and  kings  agree 

To  form  a  vjiin  design 
Against  the  Lord  their  powers  unite, 

Against  his  Christ  to  join. 

The  Lord  derides  their  rage, 
And  will  support  his  throne; 

And  he  will  raise  him  from  the  dead. 
And  own  him  for  his  Son. 


The  Lord,  who  sits  above  the  skies, 

Derides  their  rage  below ; 
He  speaks  with  vengeance  in  his  eyes, 
And  strikes  their  spirits  through. 

Be  wise,  ye  rulers  of  the  earth, 

Obej'  the  anointed  Lord  ; 
Adore  the  King  of  heavenly  birth, 

And  tremble  at  his  word. 

With  humble  love  address  his  throne ; 

For  if  he  frown,  ye  die ; 
Those  are  secure,  and  those  alone. 

Who  on  his  grace  rely. 


Clirist  the  Good  Shepherd. 

Teacher.  He  shall  feed  his  flock  like  a  shepherd :  he  sliall 
gather  the  lambs  with  his  arms,  and  carry  them  in  his  bosom, 
and  shall  gently  lead  those  that  are  with  yonng.  Tsa.  xi.  11. 

Scholars.  He  that  entereth  in  by  the  door  is  the  shepherd 
of  the  sheep.  To  him  the  porter  openeth ;  and  the  sheep  hear 
his  voice ;  and  he  calleth  his  own  sheep  by  name,  and  leadetii 
them  out.  I  am  the  good  shepherd :  the  good  shepherd  giv- 
eth  his  life  for  the  sheep.  John  x.  2,  3,  11. 

Bis  Entry  into  tjerusalem. 

T.     Eejoice  greatly,  O  daughter  of  Zion  :  shout,  O  daughter 

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36  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

of  Jerusalem :  behold,  thy  King  cometh  unto  thee :  he  is  just, 

and  having  salvation;  lowly,  and  riding  upon  an  ass,  and 

upon  a  colt  the  foal  of  an  ass.  Zeeh.  ix.  9. 

S.     On  the  next  day,  much  people  that  were  come  to  the 

feast,  when  they  heard  that  Jesus  was  coming  to  Jerusalem, 

took  branches  of  palm  trees,  and  went  forth  to  meet  him,  and 

cried,  Hosanna:  blessed  is  the  King  of  Israel  that  cometh  in 

the  name  of  the  Lord.     And  Jesus,  when  he  had  found  a 

young  ass,  sat  thereon  ;  as  it  is  written,  Fear  not,  daughter  of 

Zion:  behold  thy  King  cometh,  sitting  on  an  ass's  colt.  John 

xii.  12-15. 

Satred  of  Clivisf. 

T.  They  that  hate  me  without  a  cause  are  more  than  the 
hairs  of  my  head :  they  that  would  destroy  me,  being  mine 
enemies  wrongfully,  are  mighty.  Ps.  Ixix.  4. 

S.  Now  have  they  both  seen,  and  hated  both  me  and  my 
Father.  But  this  cometh  to  pass,  that  the  word  might  be  ful- 
filled that  is  written  in  their  law,  They  hated  me  without  a 
cause.  John  xv.  24,  25. 

Conspiracy  of  the  PHests  and  Rulers. 

T.  Why  do  the  heathen  rage,  and  the  people  imagine  a 
vain  thing?  Rulers  take  counsel  together  against  the  Lord 
and  against  his  anointed.  Ps.  ii.  1,  2. 

S.  Then  assembled  together  the  chief  priests,  and  the 
scribes,  and  the  elders  of  the  people  unto  the  place  of  the  high 
priest,  who  was  called  Caiaphas ;  and  consulted  that  they 
might  take  Jesus  by  subtilty,  and  kill  him.  Matt.  xxvi.  3,  4. 

Herod  and  Pontius  Pilate. 

T.  The  kings  of  the  earth  set  themselves,  and  the  rulers 
take  counsel  together,  against  tlie  Lord,  and  against  his 
anointed,  saying,  Let  us  break  tlieir  hands  asunder,  and  cast 
away  their  cords  from  us.  Ps.  ii.  2. 

S.  Of  a  truth  against  thy  holy  child  Jesus,  whom  thou 
hast  anointed,  both  Herod  and  Pontius  Pilate,  with  the  Gen- 
tiles, and  the  people  of  Israel,  were  gathered  together.  Acts 
iv.  27. 


PEOPHEOIES  or  CHEIST'S  AEEEST. 

Eighth  Sunday  in  the  Year.     Morning. 

HYiVm  29.     L.  M.  HYMN  30.     c.  m. 

Windham.  Devizes. 

'TIS  niiduight— and  on  Olive's  brow,  JESUS,  with  all  thy  saints  above 

The  star  is  dimmed  that  lately  shone ;    My  tongue  would  bear  her  part ; 
'Tis  midnight — in  the  garden  now        "Would  sound  aloud  thy  saving  love, 

The  suffering  Saviour  prays  alone.       And  sing  thy  bleeding  heart. 

'Tis  midnig])t — and  from  all  removed,Bless'd  be  the  Lamb,  my  dearest  Lord, 
Imnianr.el  wrestles  lone  with  fears;     Who  bought  me  with  his  blood; 

E'en  the  disciple  that  he  loved  [tears.And  quench'd  his  Father's  flaming 
Heeds  n<jt  his  Master's  grief  and    In  his  own  vital  flood.  [sword 

'Tis  midnight— and  for  others'  guilt  The  Lamb  that  freed  my  captive  soul 
The  man  of  t?orrows  weeps  in  blood;     From  Satan's  heavy  chains ; 

Yet  he  that  hath  in  anguish  knelt       And  sent  the  lion  down  to  howl 
Is  not  forsaken  by  his  God.  Where  hell  and  horror  reigns. 

'Tis  midnight — and  from  ether  plains  All  glory  to  the  dying  Lamb, 
Is  borne  the  song  that  angels  know ;     And  never-ceasing  praise ! 

Unheard  by  mortals  are  the  strains  While  angels  live  to  know  his  name, 
ThatsweetJysoothe  the  Saviour's  woe.  Or  saints  to  feel  his  grace. 

His  Heaviness  in  the  Garden. 

Teacher.  I  am  full  of  heaviness ;  and  I  looked  for  some  to 
take  pity,  but  there  was  none;  and  for  comforters,  but  I  found 
none.  Ps.  Ixix.  20. 

Scholars.  And  he  took  with  him  Peter,  and  the  two  sons 
of  Zebedee,  and  began  to  be  sorrowful  and  very  heavy.  Matt, 
xxvi.  37. 

His  Agony  in  the  Garden. 

T.  My  soul  is  full  of  trouble,  and  my  life  draweth  nigh 
unto  the  grave.  Isa.  Iviii.  3. 

S.  Then  saitli  he  unto  them,  My  soul  is  exceedingly 
sorrowful,  even  unto  death :  tarry  ye  here,  and  watch  with 
me.  Matt.  xxvi.  38. 

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o6  SABBATH-SCHOOL    MANUAL. 

Sis  Mesiffnation. 

T.  Burnt-offering  and  sin-offering  hast  thou  not  required. 
Then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come :  in  the  vohmie  of  the  book  it  i^ 
written  of  me,  I  delight  to  do  thy  will,  O  my  God.  Ps.  xl.  6-8. 

*S'.  He  fell  on  his  face  and  prayed,  saying,  O  my  Father, 
if  it  be  possible,  let  this  cup  pass  from  me ;  nevertheless,  not 
as  I  will,  but  as  thou  wilt.  Matt.  xxvi.  39. 

Hetrayal  by  a  Disciple. 

T.  Yea,  mine  own  familiar  friend,  in  whom  I  trusted, 
which  did  eat  of  my  bread,  hath  lifted  up  his  heel  against  me. 
Ps.  xli.  9. 

S.     I  speak  not  of  you  all :  I  know  whom  I  have  chosen  ; 
but  that  the  scripture  may  be  fulfilled,  He  that  eateth  bread 
with  me,  hath  lifted  up  his  heel  against  me.  John  xiii.  18. 
I*rice  of  Hetraj/ai. 

T.  And  I  said  unto  them,  If  ye  think  good,  give  me  my 
price;  and  if  not,  forbear.  So  they  weighed  for  my  price 
thirty  pieces  of  silver.  Zech.  xi.  12. 

S.  Then  one  of  the  twelve,  called  Judas  Iscariot,  went 
unto  the  chief  priests,  and  said  unto  them.  What  will  ye  give 
me,  and  I  will  deliver  him  unto  you?  And  they  covenanted 
with  him  for  thirty  pieces  of  silver.  Matt.  xxvi.  14,  15. 

JL  Disciple  Knowing  his  Retreat. 

T.  For  it  was  not  an  enemy  that  reproached  me ;  then  I 
could  have  borne  it :  neither  was  it  he  that  hated  me  that  did 
magnify  himself  against  me ;  then  would  I  have  hid  myself 
from  him :  but  it  was  thou,  a  man  mine  equal,  my  guide  and 
mine  acquaintance.  Ps.  Iv.  12,  13. 

*S'.  And  Judas  also,  which  betrayed  hiSn,  knew  the  place: 
for  Jesus  ofttimes  resorted  thither  with  his  disciples.  John 
xviii.  2. 

Betrayed  tvith  Words  of  Affection  and  a  Kiss. 

T.  The  words  of  his  mouth  were  smoother  than  butter,  but 
war  was  in  his  heart:  his  words  were  softer  than  oil,  yet  were 
they  drawn  swords.  Ps.  Iv.  20,  21. 

S.  And  forthwith  he  came  to  Jesus,  and  said,  Hail  Master; 
and  kissed  him.  Matt.  xxvi.  49. 


PEOPHEOIES   or   OHEIST'S  TEIAL. 


Eighth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 


HYMN  31.     c.  M. 


HYMN  32.     p.  M. 


THE  eyes  that  slept  on  Olive's  brow  WAKE  against  mj'  Shepherd,  sword. 

Are  opened  but  to  weep ;  'Gainst  my  fellow,  saith  the  Lord ; 

For  smitten  is  the  Shepherd  now,  Smite  the  Shepherd,  smite  for  me, 

And  scattered  are  the  sheep.  And  the  sheep  shall  scattered  be. 


Before  his  creature  as  his  .Ji:dge 
The  great  Creator  stands, 

Uliiidfolded  his  omniscient  eyes, 
Bound  his  almighty  hands. 


See  the  Saviour  where  he  stands. 
Veiled  his  eyes  and  bound  his  hands — 
Eyes  that  all  things  do  behold  ; 
Hands  that  framed  the  heavens  of  old. 


Meekly  the  charges  false  he  hears 

Of  witnesses  untrue ; 
And  Roman  soldier's  buffet  bears. 

And  scoffing  of  the  Jew. 


Meek  before  his  creatures'  bar. 
Buffeted  by  men  of  war. 
Scoffed  at  by  the  scornful  Jew,- 
Come,  the  great  Creator  view! 


For  thee,  my  soul,  the  scorn  he  bore,  'Twas  for  tliee  he  bore  the  scorn, 
For  thee  endured  the  shame,  'Twas  for  thee  his  flesh  was  torn : 

And  died  to  save  thee  evermore:  0  my  soul,  thy  Saviour  see, 

Oh  bless  his  holy  name !  Live  for  him  that  died  for  thee. 


Forsalcen  of  his  Disciples. 

Teacher.  Awake,  O  sword,  against  my  Slieplierd,  and 
against  the  man  that  is  my  fellow,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 
Smite  the  Shepherd,  and  the  sheep  shall  be  scattered.  Zeeh. 
xiii.  7. 

Scholars.  Bat  all  this  was  done  that  the  scriptures  of  the 
prophets  might  be  fulfilled.  Then  all  the  disciples  forsook 
him  and  fled.  And  they  that  laid  hold  on  Jesus,  led  him 
away  to  Caiaphas  the  high  priest,  where  the  scribes  and  the 
elders  were  assembled.  Matt.  xxvi.  56,  57. 

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40  SAEEATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

His  Teaching  not  in  Secre<f. 

T.  For  thns  saith  the  Lord  that  created  the  heavens ;  God 
himself  that  formed  the  earth  and  made  it;  he  hath  established 
it,  he  created  it  not  in  vain,  he  formed  it  to  be  inhabited :  I 
am  the  Lord ;  and  there  is  none  else.  I  have  not  spoken  in 
secret,  in  a  dark  place  of  the  earth.  Lsa.  xlv.  18,  19. 

S.  The  high  priest  then  asked  Jesus  of  liis  disciples,  and 
of  his  doctrine,  Jesus  answered  him,  I  spake  openly  to  the 
world ;  1  ever  taught  in  the  synagogue,  and  in  the  tempie, 
whither  the  Jews  always  resort;  and  in  secret  have  I  said 
nothing,  John  xviii.  19,  20. 

Smitten  at  tJie  HigTi  Priest's. 

T.  I  gave  my  back  to  the  smitei-s,  and  my  cheeks  to  thera 
that  plucked  ofi"  the  liair.  lsa.  1.  6. 

S.  And  when  he  had  thus  spoken,  one  of  the  officers  which 
stood  by,  struck  Jesus  with  the  palm  of  his  Iiand,  saying, 
Answerest  thou  the  high  priest  so?  John  xviii.  22. 

ClirisVs  Appeal. 

T.  O  my  people,  what  have  I  done  unto  thee?  and  wherein 
have  I  wearied  thee?  testify  against  me.  Mic.  vi.  3. 

S.  Jesus  answered  him.  If  I  have  spoken  evil,  bear  witness 
of  the  evil :  but  if  well,  why  smitest  thou  me  ?  John  xviii.  23. 

False  Witnesses. 

T.  False  witnesses  did  rise  up;  they  laid  to  my  charge 
things  that  1  knew  not.  Ps.  xxxv.  11. 

S.  For  many  bare  false  witness  against  liim,  but  their 
witness  agreed  not  together.  Mark  xiv.  56. 

Tlic  Buffeting  and  Spitting. 

T.  I  gave  my  back  to  the  sm iters,  and  my  cheeks  to  them 
that  plucked  off  the  hair :  I  hid  not  my  face  from  shame  and 
spitting.  lsa.  1.  6. 

aS.  Then  did  they  spit  in  his  face  and  buffeted  liim  ;  and  oth- 
ers smote  him  with  the  palm  of  the  hand,  saying.  Prophesy  unto 
us,  thou  Christ,  wlio  is  he  that  smote  thee  ?  Matt.  xxvi.  07,  68. 


PEOPHEGIES  or  CHKIST'^  OONDEMNATIOIif. 


Ninth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN  33.     c.  M.  HYMN  34.     c.  m. 

Lisbon.  Unity. 

BEHOLD,  where,  in  a  mortal  form,  OH  for  a  heart  to  praise  ray  God, 

Appears  each  grace  divine !  A  heart  from  sin  set  free — 

The  virtues,  all  in  Jesus  met,  A  heart  tliat  alwaj's  feels  thy  blood, 

With  mildest  radiance  shine.  So  freely  spilt  for  me — 

'Mid  keen  reproach,  and  cruel  scorn,  A  heart  resign'd,  submissive,  meek. 
Patient  and  meek  he  stood :  My  great  Redeemer's  throne ; 

His  foes,  ungrateful,  sought  his  life ;  Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak. 
He  labored  for  their  good.  Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 

In  the  last  hour  of  deep  distress,  Oh  for  a  lowly,  contrite  heart, 

Before  his  Father's  throne.  Believing,  true  and  clean  ; 

Witl  soul  resigned,  he  bowed  and  said.  Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
"  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done !"  From  Him  that  dwells  within — 

Be  Christ  our  pattern  and  our  guide ;  A  heart  in  every  thought  renew'd. 
His  image  may  we  bear :  And  full  of  love  divine ; 

Oh,  may  we  tread  his  holy  steps,  Perfect  and  right,  and  pure  and  good. 

His  joy  and  glory  share!  A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine. 

Sis  Meekness. 

Teacher.  He  was  oppressed,  and  he  was  afflicted,  yet  he 
opened  not  his  mouth:  he  is  brought  as  a  lamb  to  the  slaugh- 
ter, and  as  a  sheep  before  her  shearers  is  dumb,  so  he  opened 
not  his  mouth.  Isa.  liii.  7. 

Scholars.  And  when  they  had  bound  him,  they  led  him 
away  to  Pontius  Pilate  the  governor.  And  when  he  was  ac- 
cused of  the  chief  priests  and  elders,  he  answered  nothing. 
Then  saith  Pilate  unto  him,  Hearest  thou  not  how  many 
things  they  witness  against  thee?  And  he  answered  him  to 
never  a  word ;  insomuch  that  the  governor  marveled  greatly. 
Matt,  xxvii.  2,  12,  13,  14. 

4*  41 


42  SABBATH-SCHOOL    MANUAL. 

Guiltless  of  Offence. 

T.  They  that  are  mine  enemies,  and  would  destroy  me 
guiltless  are  mighty.  Ps.  Ixix.  4. 

S.  Pilate  therefore  went  forth  again,  and  saith  unto  them. 
Behold,  I  bring  him  forth  to  you,  that  ye  may  know  that  I 
find  no  fault  in  him.  John  xix.  4. 

T}ie  Sc<yt47'ffinff, 

T.  But  he  was  wounded  for  our  transgressions,  he  was 
bruised  for  our  iniquities;  the  chastisement  of  our  peace  was 
upon  him  ;  and  with  his  stripes  we  are  healed.  Isa.  liii.  5. 

aS'.  Then  Pilate  therefore  took  Jesus,  and  scourged  him. 
And  the  soldiers  platted  a  crown  of  thorns,  and  put  it  on  his 
head,  and  they  put  on  liim  a  purple  robe,  and  said.  Hail, 
King  of  the  Jews !  Jolin  xix.  1,  2,  3. 

Christ  smitten  tvltJi  a  Rod. 

T.  Now  gather  thyself  in  troops,  O  daughter  of  troops :  he 
hath  laid  siege  against  us;  they  shall  smite  the  Judge  of  Is- 
rael with  a  rod  upon  the  cheek.  Mic.  v.  1. 

S.  And  when  they  had  platted  a  crown  of  thorns,  they  put 
it  upon  his  head,  and  a  reed  in  his  right  hand.  And  ihey  spit 
upon  him,  and  took  the  reed,  and  smote  him  on  the  head. 
Matt,  xxvii.  28,  29,  30. 

Zied  from  tTudfftnent  to  C^ntelflxion. 

T.  lie  was  taken  from  prison  and  from  judgment :  and  who 
shall  declare  his  generation?  for  he  was  cut  off  out  of  the  land 
of  the  living.  Isa.  liii.  8. 

S.     And  the  soldiers  led  him  away  into  the  hall,  called 
Pretorium ;  and  they  called  together  the  whole  band.     And 
when  they  had  mocked  him,  they  took  oft'the  purple  from  him, 
and  led  him  out  to  crucify  him.  Mark  xvi.  16,  20. 
Christ  Bearing  his  Cross. 

T.  Surely  he  hath  borne  our  grief,  and  carried  our  sor- 
rows :  yet  we  did  esteem  him  stricken,  smitten  of  God  and 
afllicted.  Isa.  lii.  4. 

S.  And  he  bearing  his  cross  went  forth  into  a  place 
called  the  place  of  a  skull,  which  is  called  in  the  Hebrew,  Gol- 
gotha. John  xix.  17. 


PROPEEOIES  or  GHEIST'S  CEUOiriXIOlT. 


Ninth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN  35.     L.  M.  HYMN  36.     c.  m. 

Valentia.  Bnltrm. 

EXTENDED  on  a  cursed  tree,  MY  God,  my  God,  why  leav'st  thou 

Cover'd  with    dust  and   sweat  and  When  I  with  anguish  faint?  [me, 

Spo  there,  tlie  King  of  glory  see!  [blood,  Oh,  why  so  far  from  me  removed, 

Sinks  and  expires  the  Son  of  God.  And  from  my  loud  complaint? 

"Who, who.  my  Saviour,  this  hath  done?     Lo  !  I  am  treated  like  a  worm. 
Who  could  thy  sacred  body  wound  ?         Like  none  of  human  birth  ; 

No  guilt  thy  spotless  heart  hath  known.  Not  only  by  the  great  reviled, 
No  guile  hath  in  thy  lips  been  found.      But  made  the  rabble's  mirth. 

I,  I  alone  have  done  the  deed  ;  With  laughter  all  the  gazing  crowd 

"lis  I  thy  sacred  flesh  have  torn ;  My  agonies  survey ; 

My  sins  have  caused  thee,Lord, to  bleed.  They  shoot  the  lip,  they  shake  the 
Pointed  the  nail,  and  fixed  the  thorn.       And  thus  deriding  say :        [head, 

My  Saviour,  how  shall  I  proclaim,  "  In  God  he  trusted,  boasting  oft 

How  pay  the  mighty  debt  I  owe?  That  he  was  Heaven's  delight; 

Lft  all  I  have,  and  all  I  am.  Let  God   come  down    to  save   him 

Ceaseless,  to  all  thy  glory  show.  And  own  his  favorite."          [now, 

His  Crucifixion. 

Teacher.  For  dogs  have  compassed  me :  the  assembly  of 
the  wicked  have  enclosed  me :  they  pierced  my  hands  and 
my  feet.  Ps.  xxii.  16. 

Scholars.  And  when  they  were  come  to  the  place  which  is 
called  Calvary,  there  they  crucified  him.  Luke  xxiii.  33. 

Crucified  of  the  rleirs. 

T.  And  one  shall  say  unto  him,  What  are  these  wounds 
in  thy  hands?  Zech.  xiii.  6. 

*S'.  Then  he  shall  answer,  Those  with  which  I  was  wounded 
in  the  house  of  my  friends,  Zech.  xiii.  6. 

43 


44  SABBATH-SCPIOOL   MANUAL. 

The  Two  Thieves. 

T.  Therefore  will  I  divide  him  a  portion  with  the  great, 
and  he  shall  divide  the  spoil  with  the  strong,  because  he  hath 
poured  out  his  soul  unto  death,  and  he  was  numbered  with 
the  transgressors.  Isa.  liii.  12. 

S.  And  with  him  they  crucified  two  thieves,  the  one  on 
his  right  hand,  and  the  other  on  his  left.  Mark  xv.  27. 

"Prays  for  his  Enemies. 

T.  He  bore  the  sins  of  many,  and  made  intercession  for  the 
trangressors.  Isa.  liii.  12. 

S.  Then  said  Jesus,  Father,  forgive  them,  for  they  know 
not  what  they  do.  John  xix.  34. 

Tlie  Scoffing  and  Shaking  of  Heads. 

T.  All  they  that  see  me  laugh  me  to  scorn  :  they  shoot  out 
the  lip,  they  shake  the  head.  Ps.  xxii.  7. 

S.  And  they  that  passed  by,  reviled  him,  wagging  their 
heads.  Matt,  xxvii.  39. 

His  Trust  in  God  HidicuJed. 

T.  They  shake  the  head,  saying.  He  trusted  on  the  Lord 
that  he  would  deliver  hira ;  let  him  deliver  him,  seeing  he 
delighted  in  him.  Ps.  xxii,  7,  8. 

S.  Likewise  also  the  chief  priests  mocking  him,  with  the 
scribes  and  elders,  said,  He  saved  others ;  himself  he  cannot 
save.  If  he  be  the  King  of  Israel,  let  hira  now  come  down 
from  the  cross,  and  we  will  believe  him.  He  trusted  in  God  ; 
let  him  deliver  him  now  if  he  will  have  him:  for  he  said,  I 
am  the  Son  of  God.  Matt,  xxvii.  41,  42,  43. 

The  jR ailing  of  the  Tliieves. 

T.  But  in  mine  adversity  they  rejoiced,  and  gathered 
themselves  together ;  yea,  the  abjects  gathered  themselves 
together  against  me.  Ps.  xxxv.  15. 

S.  The  thieves  also  which  were  crucified  with  him,  cast 
the  same  in  his  teeth.  Matt,  xxvii.  44. 


PSOPEEOIES  OF  CHRIST'S  DEATH. 


Tenth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN  37.     L.  M.  UYMN  38.     p.  m. 

Dresden.  Alton. 

HE  dies!  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies!     FROM  the  cross  uplifted  high, 
Lo !  iSalem's  daughters  weep  around ;      Where  the  Saviour  deigns  to  die, 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies.         What  melodious  sounds  we  hear 
A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground.  Bursting  on  the  ravish'd  ear: 

Love's  redeeming  work  is  done — 
Come,  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two  Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come ! 
For  Ilimwho  groan'd  beneath  your  load; 

He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you,-     ^^pnnkled  now  with  blood  the  throne, 
A  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood.  '^'■''>'  ''eneath  thy  burdens  groan ? 


On  his  pierced  bodj-  laid, 
•Justice  owns  the  ransom  paid; 
Bow  the  knee,  embrace  the  Son — 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  coms! 


Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree 
Tlie  Lord  of  glorj'  dies  for  man! 
IJut  lo !  what  sudden  joys  we  see : 

Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again.  g^read  f„r  thee,  the  festal  board 
See  with  richest  bounty  stored; 

The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb  To  thy  Father's  bosom  press'd, 

(In  vain  the  tomb  forbids  his  rise);  Thou  shalt  be  a  child  confessed, 

Clierubic  legions  guard  him  home,  Never  from  his  house  to  roam: 

And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies.  Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come! 

The  Sorroiv  of  the  Th'gin. 

Teacher.  Yea,  a  sword  sliall  pierce  through  thy  own  soul 
also;  that  the  tlioughts  of  many  liearts  may  be  revealed. 
Luke  ii.  35. 

Scholars.  Now  there  stood  by  the  cross  of  Jesus,  his  mother, 
and  his  mother's  sister,  Mary,  the  wife  of  Cleophas  and  Mary 
Magdalene.  John  xix.  25. 

Mis  Friends  Afar  Off. 

T.  My  lovers  and  my  friends  stand  aloof  from  my  sore ; 
and  my  kinsmen  stand  afar  off.  Ps.  xxviii.  11. 

S.  And  all  his  acquaintance,  and  the  women  that  followed 
him  from  Galilee,  stood  afar  off,  beholding  these  things.  Luke 
xxiii.  49. 

45 


46  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

Hie  Noonday  Darhness. 

T.  In  that  day,  saith  the  Lord  God,  I  will  cause  the  sun 
to  go  down  at  noon,  and  I  will  darken  the  earth  in  the  clear 
day.  Amos  viii.  6. 

S.  And  it  was  about  the  sixth  hour,  and  there  was  a  dark- 
ness over  all  the  earth  until  the  ninth  hour.  And  the  sun 
was  darkened,  and  the  veil  of  the  temple  was  rent  in  the 
midst.  Luke  xxiii.  44,  45. 

Christ  Forsaken  of  the  Father. 

T.  My  God,  ray  God,  why  hast  thou  forsaken  me?  why 
art  thou  so  far  from  helping  me  ?  Ps.  xxii.  1. 

S.  At  the  ninth  hour  Jesus  cried  with  a  loud  voice,  saying, 
Eloi,  Eloi,  lama  sabachthani?  which  is,  being  interpreted. 
My  God,  my  God,  why  hast  thou  forsaken  me  ?  Mark  xv.  34. 

The  Stupefying  Mixture. 

T.  They  gave  me  also  gall  for  my  meat;  and  in  my  thirst 
they  gave  me  vinegar  to  drink.  Ps.  Ixix.  2L 

S.  And  some  of  them  that  stood  by  said,  Bebold,  he  calleth 
Elias.  And  one  ran  and  filled  a  sponge  full  of  vinegar,  and 
put  it  on  a  reed,  and  gave  him  to  drink.  Matt.  xv.  35,  36. 

Jlis  Dying  Cry. 

T.  Seventy  weeks  are  determined  upon  tliy  people  and 
thy  holy  city,  to  finish  the  transgression,  and  to  make  an  end 
of  sins,  and  to  make  reconciliation  for  iniquity,  and  to  bring 
in  everlasting  righteousness.  Dan.  ix.  24. 

S.  When  .Jesus  therefore  had  received  the  vinegar,  he 
said.  It  is  finished :  and  he  bowed  his  head  and  gave  up  the 
ghost.  John  xix.  30. 

His  Death. 

T.  Therefore  will  I  divide  him  a  portion  with  tlie  great, 
and  he  shall  divide  the  spoil  with  the  strong;  because  he  hath 
poured  out  his  soul  unto  death.  Isa.  liii.  12. 

S.  And  when  Jesus  had  cried  with  a  loud  voice,  he  said, 
Father,  into  thy  hands  I  commend  my  spirit :  and  having 
said  thus,  he  gave  up  the  ghost.  Luke  xxiii,  46. 


PEOPEEOIES  OF  CHEIST'S  EUEIAL. 


Tenth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN  39.     c.  M.  HYMN  40.     c.  m. 

Ephesus.  Fountain. 

WHY  do  we  mourn  for  dying  friends,  MY  grateful  soul  shall  bless  the  Lord, 

Or  shake  at  death's  alarms?  Whose  precepts  give  me  light; 

Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends,      And  private  counsel  still  afford 
■  To  call  them  to  his  arms.  In  sorrow's  dismal  night. 

Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey  I  strive  each  action  to  approve 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb?  To  his  all-seeing  eye; 

There  once  the  flesh  of  Jesus  lay,  No  danger  shall  my  hopes  remove, 

And  left  a  long  perfume.  Because  he  still  is  nigh. 

The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he  blest.  Therefore  my  heart  all  grief  defies, 
And  soften'd  evei-y  bed:  My  glory  does  rejoice ; 

Where  should  the  dying  members  rest  My  flesh  shall  rest,  in  hope  to  rise. 
But  with  their  dying  Head  ?  Waked  by  his  powerful  voice. 

Thence  he  arose,  ascending  high.  Thou,  Lord,  when  I  resign  my  breath. 

And  show'd  our  feet  the  way  :  My  soul  from  hell  shalt  free; 

Up  to  the  Lord  our  flesh  shall  fly  Nor  let  thy  Holy  One  in  death 

At  the  great  rising  day.  The  least  corruption  see. 

Sis  Hones  not  Hrohen, 

Teacher.  He  keepeth  all  his  bones ;  not  one  of  tliem  is 
broken.  Ps.  xxxiv.  20. 

Scholars.  Then  came  the  soldiers,  and  brake  the  legs  of 
the  first,  and  of  the  other  which  was  crucified  with  him.  But 
Avhen  they  came  to  Jesus,  and  saw  that  he  was  dead  already, 
they  brake  not  his  legs.  These  things  were  done  that  the 
scripture  should  be  fulfilled,  A  bone  of  him  shall  not  be 
broken.  John  xix.  32,  33,  36. 

Piercinf/  his  Side. 
T.     And  I  will  pour  upon  the  house  of  David,  and  upon  the 
inhabitants  of  Jerusalem,  the  spirit  of  grace  and  of  supplica- 

47 


48  SAEBATH-SCHOOL    MANUAL. 

tions.  And  they  sliall  look  upon  me  wliom  they  have  pierced, 
and  they  shall  mourn  for  him,  as  one  mourneth  for  his  only 
son,  and  shall  be  in  bitterness  for  him  as  one  that  is  in  bitter- 
ness for  his  first-born.  Zech.  xii.  10. 

S.  But  one  of  the  soldiers  with  a  spear  pierced  his  side, 
and  forthwith  came  thereout  blood  and  water.  John  xix.  34. 

iris  Side  Pierced  dnring  the  DarJcness. 

T.  It  shall  be  one  day,  which  shall  be  known  to  the  Lord, 
not  day  nor  night ;  but  it  shall  come  to  pass  that  at  evening 
time  it  shall  be  light.  And  it  shall  be  in  that  day  that  living 
waters  shall  go  out  from  Jerusalem.  Zech.  xiv.  7,  8. 

S.  But  one  of  the  soldiers  with  a  spear  pierced  his  side, 
and  forthwith  came  thereout  blood  and  water.  John  xix.  34. 

Farting  of  his  Garments. 

T.  They  part  my  garments  among  them,  and  cast  lots 
upon  my  vesture.  Ps.  xxii.  18. 

S.  Then  the  soldiers,  when  they  had  crucified  Jesus,  took 
his  garments,  and  made  four  parts,  to  every  soldier  a  part; 
and  also  his  coat:  now  the  coat  was  without  seam,  woven  from 
the  top  throughout.  They  said  therefore  among  themselves, 
Let  us  not  rend  it,  but  cast  lots  for  it  whose  it  shall  be:  that 
the  scripture  might  be  fulfilled,  which  saith.  They  parted  my 
raiment  among  them,  and  for  my  vesture  they  did  cast  lots. 
John  xix.  23,  24. 

Jlis  JBurial. 

T.  And  he  made  his  grave  with  the  wicked,  and  with  the 
rich  in  his  death ;  because  he  had  done  no  violence,  neither 
was  any  deceit  in  his  mouth.  Isa.  liii.  9. 

S.  And  behold,  there  was  a  man  named  Joseph,  a  coun- 
selor, and  he  was  a  good  man,  and  a  just.  This  man  went 
unto  Pilate,  and  begged  the  body  of  Jesus.  And  he  took  it 
down  and  wrapped  it  in  linen,  and  laid  it  in  a  sepulchre  that 
was  hewn  in  stone,  wherein  never  man  before  was  laid.  Luke 
xxiii."50,  51,  53. 


PEOPHEOIES  OP  OHEIST'S  ASOENSIOI. 

Eleventh  Sunday  in  tlie  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN   41.     L.  M.  HYMN   42.     l.  m. 

Dresden.  Brooklyn. 

IIEUS'S  love  and  grief  beyond  degree!  I  KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  lives — 

The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  mau!  Whatjoythe  blessed  assurance  givesi 

But  lo !  what  sudden  joys  we  see :  He  lives,  he  lives,who  once  was  dead; 

Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again.  He  lives,  my  everlasting  Head ! 

The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb  He  lives,  to  bless  me  with  his  love ; 

(In  vain  the  tomb  forbids  his  rise);  He  lives,  to  plead  for  me  above; 

Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home,  He  lives,  my  hungry  soul  to  feed  ; 

And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies.  He  lives,  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell     He  lives,  and  grants  me  daily  breath; 

How  high  your  great  Deliv'rer  reigns;  He  lives,  and  I  shall  conquer  death  ; 
Sing  how  he  spoiled  the  hosts  of  hell.      He  lives,  my  mansion  to  prepare ; 

And  led  the  monster  Death  in  chains.    He  lives,  to  bring  me  safely  there. 

Say,  Live  for  ever,  wondrous  King!         He  lives,  all  glory  to  his  Name ; 

Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save;     He  lives,  my  Saviour,  still  the  same ; 
Thenaskthemonster,"\Vhere'sthy  sting ?"\Vhat  joy  the  blest  assurance  gives! 
And,AA'here'sthyvict'ry,boastinggrave?I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives. 

IIi8  Resurrection. 

Teacher.  Therefore  my  heart  is  glad,  and  my  glory  re- 
joiceth  :  my  flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope.  For  thou  wilt  not 
leave  my  soul  in  hell ;  neither  wilt  thou  suffer  thy  Holy  One 
to  see  corruption.  Ps.  xvi.  10. 

Scholars.  Men  and  brethren,  let  me  freely  speak  unto  you 
of  the  patriarch  David,  that  he  is  both  dead  and  buried,  and 
his  sepulchre  is  with  us  unto  this  day.  Therefore  being  a 
prophet,  and  knowing  that  God  had  sworn  Avitli  an  oath  to 
him,  that  of  the  fruit  of  his  loins,  according  to  the  flesh,  he 
would  raise  up  Christ  to  sit  on  his  throne;  he,  seeing  this  be- 
fore, spake  of  the  resurrection  of  Christ,  that  his  soul  was  not 
left  in  hell,  neither  did  his  flesh  see  corruption.  Acts  ii.  29, 
30,  31. 

Sesurrection  of  the  Saints, 

T.     Thy  dead  men  shall  live,  together  with  my  dead  body 
6  D  '49 


60  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

shall  they  arise.  Awake  and  sing,  ye  that  dwell  in  dust :  for 
tliy  dew  is  as  the  dew  of  herbs,  and  the  earth  shall  cast  out 
the  dead.  Isa.  xxvi.  19. 

S.  And  the  earth  did  quake,  and  the  rocks  rent;  and  the 
graves  were  opened,  and  many  bodies  of  the  saints  which  slept 
arose ;  and  came  out  of  the  grave  after  his  resurrection.  Matt, 
xxvii.  51,  52,  53. 

The  Ilojie  of  a  Future  Hesurrectioti. 

T.  I  know  that  my  Eedeemer  liveth,  and  that  he  shall 
stand  at  the  latter  day  upon  the  earth.  And  though  after  my 
skin  worms  destroy  this  body,  yet  in  my  flesh  shall  I  see  God. 
Job  xix.  25,  26. 

-S*.  Jesus  said  unto  her,  I  am  the  resurrection  and  the  life : 
he  that  believeth  in  me,  though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he 
live :  and  whosoever  liveth,  and  believeth  in  me,  shall  never 
die.  John  xi.  25,  26. 

His  Ascension. 

T.  Thou  hast  ascended  on  high,  thou  hast  led  captivity 
captive :  thou  hast  received  gifts  for  men.  Ps.  Ixviii.  18. 

S.  And  he  led  them  out  as  far  as  to  Bethany :  and  he  lifted 
up  his  hands,  and  blessed  them.  And  it  came  to  pass,  while 
he  blessed  them,  he  was  parted  from  them,  and  carried  up  into 
heaven.  Luke  xxiv.  50,  51. 

Descent  of  tit  e  Holy  Ghost. 

T.  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  afterward,  that  I  will  pour 
out  my  spirit  upon  all  flesh  ;  and  your  sons  and  your  daugh- 
ters shall  prophesy,  your  old  men  shall  dream  dreams,  your 
young  men  shall  see  visions :  and  also  upon  the  servants  and 
upon  the  handmaids  in  those  days  will  I  pour  out  my  Spirit. 
Joel  ii.  28,  29. 

S.  And  suddenly  there  came  a  sound  from  heaven,  as  of  a 
rushing  mighty  wind,  and  it  filled  all  the  house  where  they 
were  sitting.  And  there  appeared  unto  them  cloven  tongues 
like  as  of  fire,  and  it  sat  upon  each  of  them.  And  they  were 
all  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  began  to  speak  with  other 
tongues,  as  the  (Spirit  gave  them  utterance.  Acts  ii.  2,  3,  4. 


GODHEAD  AND  HUMANITY  OF  OHB.IST. 

Eleventh  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN   43.     L.  M.  HYMN  44.     p.  m. 

Cleaveland.  Snmofwld. 

TO  ns  a  child  of  roj'iil  birth,  HARK!  the  herald  angels  sing, 

End  of  the  promises,  is  given  ;  Glorj'  to  the  new-born  King; 

The  Invisible  appears  on  earth —  Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild; 

The  Son  of  man,  the  God  of  heaven.  God  and  sinners  reconciled. 

A  Saviour  born,  in  love  supreme,  Joyful  all  ye  nations  rise — 

He  comes,  our  fallen  souls  to  raise;  Join  the  triumphs  of  the  skies  ; 

He  comes,  his  people  to  redeem.  With  angelic  hosts  proclaim. 

With  all  his  plenitude  of  grace.  Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem. 

The  Christ,  by  raptured  seers  foretold,  Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored — 
Fill'd  with  the  Holy  Spirit's  power,  Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord ; 

Prophet  and  Priest  and  King  behold,    Veil'd  in  flesh  the  Godhead  see; 
And  Lord  of  all  the  world  adore.        Hail,  incarnate  Deity ! 

The  Lord  of  hosts,  the  God  most  high,  Hail  the  heaven-born  Prince  of  peace! 

Whoquitshisthrone,on  earth  to  live.  Hail  the  Sun  of  righteousness! 
With  joy  we  welcome  from  the  sky.      Light  and  life  to  all  he  brings. 

With  faith  into  our  hearts  receive.    Risen  with  healing  in  his  wings. 

Teacher.  God,  who  at  sundry  times  and  in  divers  manners 
spake  in  times  past  unto  the  fathers  by  the  prophets,  hath  in 
these  Last  days  spoken  unto  us  by  his  Son,  whom  he  hath  ap- 
pointed heir  of  all  things,  by  whom  also  he  made  the  worlds. 
Heb.  i.  1,  2. 

Scholars.  Who  being  the  brightness  of  his  glory,  and  the 
express  image  of  his  person,  and  upholding  all  things  by  the 
word  of  his  power,  Avhen  he  had  by  himself  purged  our  sins, 
sat  down  on  the  right  hand  of  the  Majesty  on  high.  Heb.  i.  3. 

T.  In  the  beginning  was  the  Word,  and  the  Word  waa 
with  God,  and  the  Word  was  God.  John  i.  1. 

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52  SABBATH-SCHOOL    MANUAL. 

iS.  And  the  Word  was  made  flesh,  and  dwelt  among  us, 
and  we  beheld  his  glory,  the  glory  as  of  the  only-begotten  of 
the  Father,  full  of  grace  and  truth.  John  i.  14. 

T.  He  received  from  God  the  Father,  honor  and  glory, 
when  there  came  such  a  voice  to  him  from  the  excellent  glory, 
This  is  my  beloved  Son,  in  whom  I  am  well  pleased.  2  Pet. 
i.  17. 

S.  Unto  us  a  child  is  bom,  unto  us  a  Son  is  given,  and  the 
government  shall  be  upon  his  shoulder;  and  his  name  shall 
be  called  Wonderful,  Counselor,  The  Mighty  God,  The  Ever- 
lasting Father,  The  Prince  of  Peace.  Isa.  ix.  6. 

T.  All  things  were  made  by  him ;  and  without  him  was 
not  anything  made  that  was  made.  John  i.  3. 

S.  And  thou.  Lord,  in  the  beginning  hast  laid  the  foun- 
dation of  the  earth ;  and  the  heavens  are  the  works  of  thy 
hands.  Heb.  i.  10. 

T.  At  the  name  of  Jesus  every  knee  shall  bow,  of  things 
in  heaven  and  things  in  earth,  and  things  under  the  earth ; 
and  every  tongue  shall  confess  that  Jesus  Christ  is  Lorel,  to 
the  glory  of  God  the  Father.  Phil.  ii.  10,  11. 

S.  Jesus  answered  them,  my  Father  worketh  hitherto,  and 
I  work.  Therefore  the  Jews  sought  the  more  to  kill  him,  be- 
cause he  not  only  had  broken  the  Sabbath,  but  said  also  that 
God  was  his  Father,  making  himself  equal  with  God.  Jolm 
V.  17,  18. 

2'.  Let  this  mind  be  in  you,  which  was  also  in  Christ 
Jesus;  who,  being  in  the  form  of  God,  thought  it  not  robbery 
to  be  equal  with  God.  Phil.  ii.  5,  6. 

S.  But  made  himself  of  no  reputation,  and  took  upon  him 
the  form  of  a  servant,  and  was  made  in  the  likeness  of  men. 
Pliil.  ii.  7. 

T.  He  was  rich,  yet  for  your  sakes  he  became  poor,  that 
ye  through  his  poverty  might  be  rich.  2  Cor.  viii.  9. 

S.  For  verily  he  took  not  on  him  the  nature  of  angels ;  but 
he  took  on  him  the  seed  of  Abraham.  Heb.  ii.  16. 

T.  For  in  that  he  himself  hath  suffered,  being  tempted,  he 
is  able  to  succor  them  that  are  tempted.  Heb.  ii.  18. 


INOAENATION  or  CHEIST. 


Twelfth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN  45.     c.  M.  HYMN  46.     p.  m. 

Comvay.  Rivers. 

O'ER  mountain-tops  the  mount  of  God  HAIL  !  thou  long-expected  Jesus ! 

In  latter  days  shall  rise  Born  to  set  thy  people  free : 

Above  the  summits  of  the  hills,  From  our  sins  and  fears  release  us, 

And  draw  the  wondering  eyes.  Let  us  find  our  rest  in  thee. 

To  this  the  joyful  nations  round,  Israel's  strength  and  consolation. 

All  tribes  and  tongues,  shall  flow;  Hope  of  all  the  saints  thou  art; 

Up  to  the  mount  of  God,  they'll  say.  Long  desired  of  every  nation. 

And  to  his  house  we'll  go.  Joy  of  every  waiting  heart. 

The  beams  that  shine  from  Zion's  hill  Born  thy  people  to  deliver, 

Shall  lighten  every  land;  Born  a  child,  yet  God  our  King, 

The  King  who  reigns  in  Salem's  towers  Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever. 

Shall  all  the  world  command.  Now  thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 

Among  the  nations  he  shall  judge;  By  thine  own  eternal  Spirit 

His  judgments  truth  shall  guide;  Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone; 

His  sceptre  shall  protect  the  just.  By  thine  all-suflBcient  merit 

And  crush  the  sinner's  pi'ide.  Raise  us  to  thy  glorious  throne. 

Teacher.  And  in  the  sixth  month  the  angel  Gabriel  was 
sent  from  God  unto  a  city  of  Galilee,  named  Kazareth,  to  a 
virgin  esjoonsed  to  a  man  whose  name  was  Joseph,  of  the 
house  of  David ;  and  the  virgin's  name  was  Mary.  Luke  i. 
26,  27. 

Scholars.  And  the  angel  came  in  nnto  her,  and  said,  Hail, 
thou  tliat  art  highly  favored,  the  Lord  is  with  thee:  blessed 
art  thou  among  women.  And  when  she  saw  him,  she  was 
troubled  at  his  saying,  and  cast  in  her  mind  what  manner  of 
salutation  this  should  be.  Luke  i.  28,  29. 

T.  And  the  angel  said  unto  her,  Fear  not,  Mary :  for  thou 
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54  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

hast  found  favor  with  God.  And  behold,  thou  shnlt  conceive 
in  thy  womb,  and  bring  forth  a  son,  and  shalt  call  his  name 
Jesus.  He  shall  be  great,  and  shall  be  called  the  Son  of  the 
Highest;  and  the  Lord  God  shall  give  unto  him  the  throne 
of  liis  father  David.  Luke  i.  30-33. 

S.  And  Mary  said.  Behold  the  handmaid  of  the  Lord,  be 
it  unto  me  according  to  thy  word.  And  the  angel  departed 
from  her,  and  went  into  the  hill-country  with  haste,  into  a 
city  of  Juda.  Lnke  i.  38,  39. 

T.  And  entered  into  the  house  of  Zacharias,  and  saluted 
Elisabeth.  And  Elisabeth  was  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Luke  i.  40,  41. 

S.  And  she. spake  out  with  a  loud  voice,  and  said.  Blessed 
art  thou  among  women,  and  blessed  is  the  fruit  of  thy  womb. 
And  whence  is  this  to  me,  that  the  mother  of  my  Lord  should 
come  to  me  ?  Luke  i.  42,  43. 

T.  And  blessed  is  she  that  believed:  for  there  shall  be  a 
performance  of  those  things  which  were  told  iier  from  the 
Lord.  And  Mary  said.  My  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord. 
Luke  i.  45,  46. 

S.  And  my  spirit  hath  rejoiced  in  God  my  vSaviour.  For 
he  hath  regarded  the  low  estate  of  his  handmaiden :  for  be- 
hold, from  henceforth  all  generations  shall  call  me  blessed. 
Luke  i.  47,  48. 

T.  For  he  that  is  mighty  hath  done  to  me  great  things ; 
and  holy  is  his  name.  And  his  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear 
him,  from  generation  to  generation.  Luke  i.  49,  50. 

S.  He  hath  showed  strength  with  his  arm  ;  he  hath  scat- 
tered the  proud  in  the  imagination  of  their  hearts.  He  hath 
put  down  the  mighty  from  their  seats,  and  exalted  them  of 
low  degree.  Luke  i.  51,  52. 

T.  He  hath  filled  the  hungry  with  good  things,  and  the 
rich  he  hath  sent  empty  away.  He  hath  holpen  his  servant 
Isra.el,  in  remembrance  of  his  mercy.  Luke  i.  53,  54. 

S.  As  he  spake  to  our  fathers,  to  Abraham,  and  to  his 
seed,  for  ever.  And  Mary  abode  with  her  about  three  months, 
and  returned  to  her  own  house.  Luke  i.  55,  50. 


BIETH  OF  OHEIST. 


Twelftli  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN  47.     c.  jr.  HYMN  48.     c.  m. 

Bethlehem.  Gillett. 

AS  sliepherds  watch'd  their  flocks  by  IIARK,  the  glad  sound !  the  Saviour 
All  seated  on  the  ground,       [night,    The  Saviour  promised  long ;  [comes, 
Tlie  angul  of  the  Lord  came  down,      Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throue, 
And  glory  shone  around.  And  every  voice  a  song. 

Fear  not,  said  he  (for  mighty  dread  He  comes,  the  pris'ner  to  release, 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind) ;  In  Satan's  bondage  held  ; 

Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring  The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 

To  you  aud  all  mankind.  The  iron  fetters  yield. 

To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

Is  born  of  David's  line.  The  wounded  soul  to  cure. 

The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord ;  And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
And  this  shall  be  the  sigu :  T'  em-ich  the  humble  poor. 

The  heavenly  babe  you  there  shall  find  Our  glad  hosannas.  Prince  of  peace, 
To  human  view  display'd.  Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim. 

All  meanly wrapp'd  in  swathing-bands.  And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
Aud  in  a  manger  laid.  With  thy  beloved  name. 

Teacher.  Now  when  Jesus  was  born  in  Bethlehem  of  Judea, 
in  the  days  of  Herod  the  king,  behold,  there  came  wise  men 
from  the  East  to  Jerusalem,  saying,  Where  is  he  that  is  born 
King  of  the  Jews  ?  for  we  have  seen  his  star  in  the  East,  and 
are  come  to  worship  him.  Matt.  ii.  1,  2. 

Scholars.  When  Herod  the  king  had  heard  these  things,  he 
was  troubled,  and  all  Jerusalem  with  him.  Matt.  ii.  3. 

T.  And  when  he  had  gathered  all  the  chief  priests  and 
scribes  of  the  people  together,  he  demanded  of  them  where 
Christ  should  be  born.  Matt.  ii.  4. 

S.  And  they  said  unto  him,  In  Bethlehem  of  Judea ;  for 
thus  it  is  written  by  the  prophet :  And  thou,  Bethlehem,  in 

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56  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

the  land  of  Judea,  art  not  the  least  among  the  princes  of  Juda ; 
for  out  of  thee  shall  come  a  Governor,  that  shall  rule  my 
people  Israel.  Matt.  ii.  5,  6. 

T.  Then  Herod,  when  he  had  privily  called  the  wise  men, 
inquired  of  them  diligently  what  time  the  star  appeared  :  and 
he  sent  them  to  Bethlehem  ;  and  said,  Go,  and  search  dili- 
gently for  the  young  child,  and  when  ye  have  found  him, 
bring  me  Avord  again,  that  I  may  come  and  worship  him  also. 
Matt.  ii.  7,  8. 

S.  When  they  had  heard  the  king,  they  departed ;  and  lo, 
the  star,  which  they  saw  in  the  East,  went  before  them,  till  it 
came  and  stood  over  where  the  young  child  Avas.  Matt.  ii.  9. 

T.  "When  they  saw  the  star,  they  rejoiced  with  exceeding 
great  joy ;  and  when  they  were  come  into  the  house,  they  saw 
the  young  child  with  Mary  his  mother,  and  fell  down,  and 
worshiped  him.  Matt.  ii.  10,  11. 

S.  And  when  they  had  opened  their  treasures,  they  pre- 
sented nnto  him  gifts ;  gold,  and  frankincense  and  myrrh. 
And  being  warned  of  God  in  a  dream,  that  they  should  not 
?"eturn  to  Herod,  they  departed  into  their  own  country  another 
way.  Matt.  ii.  11,  12. 

T.  And  there  were  in  the  same  country,  shepherds  abiding 
in  the  field,  keeping  watch  over  their  flocks  by  night.  Luke 
ii-8. 

S.  And  lo,  the  angel  of  the  Lord  came  upon  them,  and  the 
giv^ry  of  the  Lord  shone  around  about  them,  and  they  were 
sore  afraid.  Luke  ii.  9. 

T.  And  the  angel  said  unto  them,  Fear  not ;  for  behold,  I 
bring  you  good  tidings  of  great  joy,  Avhich  shall  be  to  all 
people :  for  unto  you  is  born  this  day,  in  the  city  of  David,  a 
Saviour,  which  is  Christ  the  Lord;  and  this  shall  be  a  sign 
unto  you ;  ye  shall  find  the  babe  wrapt  in  swaddling-clothes, 
lying  in  a  manger.  Luke  ii.  10-12. 

S.  And  suddenly,  there  was  with  the  angel  a  multitude 
of  the  heavenly  host,  praising  God,  and  saying,  Glory  to  God 
in  the  highest,  and  on  earth  peace,  good  will  to  men.  Luke 
ii.  13.  14. 


MmiSTEY  OF  OHEIST. 


Thirteenth  Sunday  in  the  Year.     Morning. 

HYMN  49.     s.  M.  HYMN  50.     c.  jr. 

Hart.  Temple  Street. 

now  beauteous  are  his  feet  BLEST  are  tlie  humble  souls  who  see 

Who  stands  on  Ziou's  hill, —  Their  emptiness  and  poverty : 

Who  brings  salvation  on  his  tongue,  Treasures  of  grace  to  them  are  given, 

Whose  words  do  peace  reveal !  And  crowns  of  joy  laid  up  in  heaven. 

How  charming  is  his  voice —  Blest  are  the  men  of  broken  heart. 

So  sweet  the  tidings  are !  Wlio  monrn  for  sinsvvith  inward  smart: 

Ziun,  behold  thy  Saviour  King;  The  blood  of  Christ  divinely  flows, 

He  reigns  and  triumphs  here.  A  healing  balm  for  all  their  woes. 

How  happy  are  our  ears  Blest  are  the  meek,  who  stand  afar 

That  hear  the  joyful  sound,  From  rage  and  passion,  noise  and  war : 

Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for,  God  will  secure  their  happy  state, 
And  sought,  but  never  found !  And  plead  their  cause  against  the  great. 

How  blessed  are  our  eyes  Blest  are  the  souls  that  thirst  for  grace, 

That  see  this  heavenly  light !  Hunger  and  long  for  righteousness; 

Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long,  They  shall  be  well  supplied  and  fed 

But  died  without  the  sight.  With  living  streams  and  living  bread. 

Teacher.  And  seeing  the  multitudes,  he  went  up  into  a 
mountain:  and  when  he  was  set,  his  disciples  came  unto  him. 
And  he  opened  his  mouth,  and  taught  them,  saying.  Matt. 
V.  1,  2. 

Scholars.  Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit :  for  theirs  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven.  Matt.  v.  3. 

T.  Blessed  are  they  that  mourn :  for  they  shall  be  com- 
forted. Matt.  V.  4. 

S.  Blessed  are  the  meek  :  for  they  shall  inherit  the  earth. 
Matt.  V.  5. 

T.  Blessed  are  they  which  do  hunger  and  thirst  after 
righteousness :  for  they  shall  be  filled.  Matt.  v.  6. 

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58  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

S.  Blessed  are  the  merciful :  for  they  shall  obtain  mercy. 
Matt.  V.  7. 

T.  Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart:  for  they  sliall  see  God. 
Matt.  V.  8. 

S.  Blessed  are  the  peace-makers :  for  they  shall  be  called 
the  children  of  God.  Matt.  v.  9. 

T.  Blessed  are  they  which  are  persecuted  for  righteous- 
ness' sake  :  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  Matt.  v.  10. 

S.  Blessed  are  ye  when  men  shall  revile  you,  and  per- 
secute you,  and  shall  say  all  manner  of  evil  against  yoii 
falsely  for  my  sake.  Matt.  v.  11. 

T.  Rejoice,  and  be  exceeding  glad :  for  great  is  your 
reward  in  heaven  :  for  so  persecuted  they  the  prophets  which 
were  before  you.  Matt.  v.  12. 

S.  Ye  are  the  salt  of  the  earth :  but  if  the  salt  have  lost 
his  savor,  wherewith  shall  it  be  salted?  it  is  thenceforth  good 
for  nothing,  but  to  be  cast  out,  and  to  be  trodden  under  foot 
of  men.  Matt.  v.  13. 

T.  Ye  are  the  light  of  the  world.  A  city  that  is  set  on 
an  hill  cannot  be  hid.  Neither  do  men  light  a  candle,  and 
put  it  under  a  bushel,  but  on  a  candlestick :  and  it  giveth 
light  unto  all  that  are  in  the  house.  Let  your  light  so  shine 
before  men,  that  they  may  see  your  good  works,  and  glorify 
your  Fatlier  which  is  in  heaven.  Matt.  v.  14-16. 

S.  Think  not  that  I  am  come  to  destroy  the  law,  or  the 
prophets :  I  am  not  come  to  destroy,  but  to  fulfill.  For  verily 
I  say  unto  you,  Till  heaven  and  earth  pass,  one  jot  or  one 
tittle  shall  in  no  wise  pass  from  the  law,  till  all  be  fulfilled. 
Matt.  V.  17,  18. 

T.  Whosoever  therefore  shall  break  one  of  these  least 
commandments,  and  shall  teach  men  so,  he  shall  be  called 
the  least  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven :  but  whosoever  shall  do, 
and  teacli  them,  the  same  shall  be  called  great  in  the  kingdom 
of  heaven.  Matt.  v.  19. 

S.  For  I  say  unto  you,  That  except  your  righteousness  shall 
exceed  the  righteoiisness  of  the  scribes  and  Pharisees,  ye  shall 
in  no  case  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  Matt.  v.  20. 


MINISTEY  or  OHEIST. 


Thirteenth   Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 


HYMN  51.     c.  M. 

Warvnck. 
THE  earth,  the  ocean  and  the  sky 

To  form  one  world  agree ; 
Where  all  that  walk,  or  swim,  or  fly 

Compose  one  family. 


HYMN  52.     c.  M. 
Franklin. 
OUR  God  is  love,  and  all  his  saints 

His  image  bear  below : 
The  heart  with  love  to  God  inspired 
With  love  to  man  will  glow. 


In  one  fraternal  bond  of  love, 
One  fellowship  of  mind. 

The  saints  below  and  saints  above 
Their  bliss  and  glory  find. 


None  who  are  truly  born  of  God 

Can  live  in  enmity ; 
Then  may  we  love  each  other,  Lord, 

As  we  are  loved  by  thee. 


Here,  in  their  house  of  pilgrimage,        Heirs  of  the  same  immortal  bliss, 
Thy  statutes  are  their  song;  Our  hopes  and  fears  the  same, 

There,  through  one  bright,  eternal  age,  With  bonds  of  love  our  hearts  unite, 
Thy  praises  they  prolong  With  mutual  love  inflame. 


Lord,  may  our  union  form  a  part 
Of  that  thrice  happy  whole  ; 

Derive  its  pulse  from  thee,  the  heart, 
Its  life  from  thee,  the  soul. 


So  maj'  the  unbelieving  world 
See  how  true  Christians  love; 

And  glorify  our  Saviour's  grace, 
And  seek  that  grace  to  prove. 


Teacher.  Ye  have  heard  that  it  was  said  by  them  of  old 
time,  Thou  shalt  not  kill :  and  whosoever  shall  kill,  shall  be 
in  danger  of  the  judgment.  But  I  say  unto  you,  That  whoso- 
ever is  angry  with  his  brother  without  a  cause,  shall  be  in 
danger  of  the  judgment:  and  whosoever  shall  say  to  his 
brother,  Kaca,  shall  be  in  danger  of  the  council :  but  whoso- 
ever shall  say,  Thou  fool,  shall  be  in  danger  of  hell-fire.  Matt. 
V.  21,  22. 

Scholars.  Therefore,  if  thou  bring  thy  gift  to  the  altar,  and 
there  rememberest  that  thy  brother  hath  aught  against  thee, 
leave  there  thy  gift  before  the  altar,  and  go  thy  way ;  first  be 

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60  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

reconciled  to  thy  brother,  and  then  come  and  offer  thy  gift. 
Matt.  V.  23,  24. 

T.  Agree  with  thine  adversary  quickly,  while  thou  art  in 
the  way  with  hira ;  lest  at  any  time  the  adversary  deliver  thee 
to  the  judge,  and  the  judge  deliver  thee  to  the  officer,  and  thou 
be  cast  into  prison.  Verily,  I  say  unto  thee.  Thou  shalt  by  no 
means  come  out  thence,  till  thou  hast  paid  the  uttermost  far- 
thing. Matt.  v.  25,  26. 

S.  Ye  have  heard  that  it  was  said  by  them  of  old  time, 
Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery;  but  I  say  unto  you,  That 
whosoever  looketh  on  a  woman  to  lust  after  her,  hath  com- 
mitted adultery  with  her  already  in  his  heart.  Matt.  v.  27,  28. 

T.  And  if  thy  right  eye  offend  thee,  pluck  it  out,  and  cast 
it  from  thee :  for  it  is  profitable  for  thee  that  one  of  thy  mem- 
bers should  perish,  and  not  that  thy  whole  body  should  be 
cast  into  hell.  Matt.  v.  29. 

S.  And  if  thy  right  hand  offend  thee,  cut  it  off,  and  cast  it 
from  thee:  for  it  is  profitable  for  thee  that  one  of  thy  mem- 
bers should  perish,  and  not  that  thy  whole  body  should  be  cast 
into  hell.  Matt.  v.  30. 

T.  It  hath  been  said.  Whosoever  shall  put  away  his  wife, 
let  him  give  her  a  writing  of  divorcement ;  but  I  say  unto  you, 
That  whosoever  shall  put  away  his  wife,  saving  for  the  cause 
of  fornication,  causeth  her  to  commit  adultery :  and  whosoever 
shall  marry  her  that  is  divorced,  committetli  adultery.  Matt. 
V.  31,  32. 

S.  Again,  ye  have  heard  that  it  hath  been  said  by  them  of 
old  time,  Thou  shalt  not  forswear  thyself,  but  shalt  perform 
unto  the  Lord  thine  oaths.  Matt.  v.  33. 

T.  But  I  say  unto  you,  Swear  not  at  all :  neither  by  heav- 
en ;  for  it  is  God's  throne.  Nor  by  the  earth ;  for  it  is  his 
footstool :  neither  by  .Jerusalem ;  for  it  is  the  city  of  the  great 
King.  Neither  shalt  thou  swear  by  thy  head,  because  thou 
canst  not  make  one  hair  white  or  black.  Matt.  v.  34,  35,  36. 

S.  But  let  your  communication  be,  Yea,  yea;  Nay,  nay: 
for  whatsoever  is  more  than  these  cometh  of  evil.  Matt. 
V.37. 


MmiSTET  OP  CHEIST. 


Fourteenth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 


HYMN  53.    c.  M. 

Downs. 
GIYER  of  concord,  Prince  of  peace, 

Meek,  lamb-like  Son  of  God! 
Bid  our  unruly  passions  cease 

By  thy  atoning  blood. 


HYMN  54.     s.  M. 

Lcmsdale. 
BLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 

Our  hearts  in  Christian  love  ; 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 

Is  like  to  that  above. 


Subdue  in  us  the  carnal  mind, 

Its  enmity  destroy  ; 
With  cords  of  love  our  spirits  bind. 

And  melt  us  into  joy. 


Before  our  Father's  throne, 
We  pour  our  ardent  prayers  ; 

Our  fears,our  hopes,  our  sins  are  one- 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 


Us  into  closest  union  draw, 
And  in  our  inward  parts 

Let  kindness  sweetly  write  her 
And  love  command  our 


We  share  our  mutual  woes ; 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear ; 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 

The  sympathizing  teai. 


Saviour,  look  down  with  pitying 
Our  jarring  wills  control ; 

Let  cordial,  kind  affections  rise. 
And  harmonize  the  soul. 


,  When  we  at  death  must  part. 

How  keen,  how  deep  the  pain  ! 
But  we  shall  still  be  join'd  in  heart. 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 


Teacher.  Ye  have  heard  that  it  hath  been  said,  An  eye  for 
an  eye,  and  a  toorh  for  a  tooth  ;  bnt  I  say  unto  you.  That  ye 
resist  not  evil :  but  whosoever  shall  smite  thee  on  thy  right 
cheek,  turn  to  him  the  other  also.  Matt.  v.  38,  39. 

Scholars.  And  if  any  man  will  sue  thee  at  the  law,  and  take 
away  thy  coat,  let  him  have  thy  cloak  also.  And  whosoever 
shall  compel  thee  to  go  a  mile,  go  with  him  twain.  Matt.  v. 
40,  41. 

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62  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL* 

T.  Give  to  liim  that  asketh  thee,  and  from  him  that  would 
borrow  of  thee,  turn  not  thou  away.  Matt.  v.  42. 

S.  Ye  have  heard  that  it  hath  been  said,  Thou  shalt  love 
thy  neighbor,  and  hate  thine  enemy  ;  but  I  say  unto  yon,  Love 
your  enemies,  bless  them  that  curse  you,  do  good  to  them  that 
hate  you,  and  pi'ay  for  them  which  despitefully  use  you,  and 
persecute  you.  Matt.  v.  43,  44. 

T.  That  ye  may  be  the  children  of  your  Father  which  is 
in  heaven :  for  he  maketh  his  sun  to  rise  on  the  evil  and  on 
the  good,  and  sendeth  rain  on  the  just  and  on  the  unjust. 
Matt.  V.  45. 

S.  For  if  ye  love  them  which  love  you,  what  reward  have 
ye  ?  do  not  even  the  publicans  the  same  ?  Matt.  v.  46. 

T.  And  if  ye  salute  yjj^r  brethren  only,  what  do  ye  more 
than  others?  do  not  even  the  publicans  so?  be  ye  therefore 
perfect,  even  as  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven  is  perfect. 
Matt.  v.  47,  48.  " 

S.  Take  heed  that  ye  do  not  your  alms  before  men,  to  be 
seen  of  them :  othervv'ise  ye  have  no  reward  of  your  Father 
which  is  in  heaven.  Matt.  vi.  1. 

T.  Therefore,  v.-hen  thou  doest  thine  alms,  do  not  sound  a 
trumpet  before  thee,  as  the  hypocrites  do,  in  the  synagogues, 
and  in  the  streets,  that  they  may  have  glory  of  men.  Verily 
1  say  unto  you.  They  have  their  reward.  Matt.  vi.  2. 

S.  But  when  thou  doest  alms,  let  not  thy  left  hand  know 
what  tliy  right  hand  doeth  ;  that  thine  alms  may  be  in  secret  : 
and  thy  Father,  which  seeth  in  secret,  himself  shall  reward 
thee  openly.  Matt.  vi.  3,  4. 

T.  And  when  thou  prayest,  thou  shalt  not  be  as  the  hypo- 
crites are :  for  they  love  to  pray  standing  in  tlie  synagogues, 
and  in  the  corners  of  the  streets,  that  they  may  be  seen  of  men. 
Verily  I  say  unto  you.  They  have  their  reward.  Malt.  vi.  5. 

S.  But  thou,  when  thou  prayest,  enter  into  thy  closet,  and 
when  thou  hast  shut  thy  door,  pray  to  thy  Father  which  is  in 
secret ;  and  thy  Father,  which  seeth  in  secret,  shall  reward 
thee  openly.  Matt.  vi.  6. 


MIMSTEY  OF  OHEIST. 


Fourteenth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening-. 

HYMN  55.     c.  Ji.  HYMN  56.     s.  m. 

Downs.  Lisbrm. 

OUR  Father,  God,  who  art  in  heaven,  OUR  heavenly  Father,  heai*, 

All  hallow'd  be  thy  name;  The  prayer  we  offer  now  : 

Thy  kingdom  come;  thy  will  be  done  Thy  name  be  hallow'd  far  and  near; 

In  heaven  and  earth  the  same.  To  thee  all  nations  bow. 

Givens  this  day  our  daily  bread;  Thy  kingdom  come;  thy  will 

And  as  we  those  forgive  On  earth  be  done  in  love, 

Who  sin  against  us,  so  may  we  As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfill 
,    Forgiving  grace  receive.  Thy  perfect  law  above. 

Into  temptation  lead  us  not;  Our  daily  bread  supply 

From  evil  set  us  free;  "While  by  thy  word  we  live; 

And    thine    the   kingdom,  thine   the  The  guilt  of  our  iniquity 
And  glory,  ever  be.  [power,      F'orgive,  as  we  forgive. 

Thus  humbly  are  we  taught  to  pray      In  dark  temptation's  hour 
By  thy  beloved  Son;  From  Satan's  wiles  defend ; 

Through  him  we  come  to  thee,and  say,  And  thine  the  kingdom  be,and  power, 
All  for  his  sake  be  done.  And  glory  without  end. 

Teacher.  But  when  ye  pray,  use  not  vain  repetitions,  as  the 
heathen  do  :  for  they  think  that  they  shall  be  heard  for  their 
much  speaking.  Be  not  ye  therefore  like  unto  them :  for  your 
Father  knoweth  what  things  ye  have  need  of  before  ye  ask 
him.  Matt.  vi.  7,  8. 

Scholars.  After  this  manner  therefore  pray  ye :  Our  Father 
which  art  in  heaven  ;  Hallowed  be  thy  name;  Thy  kingdom 
come;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven  ;  Give  us 

63 


64  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  for- 
give onr  debtors ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  But  de- 
liver us  from  evil ;  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power, 
and  the  glory,  for  ever.     Amen.  Matt.  vi.  9,  10,  11,  12,  13. 

T.  For  if  ye  forgive  men  their  trespasses,  your  heavenly 
Father  will  also  forgive  yon  ;  but  if  ye  forgive  not  men  their 
trespasses,  neither  will  your  Father  forgive  your  trespasses. 
Matt.  vi.  14,  15. 

S.  Moreover,  when  ye  fast,  be  not  as  the  hypocrites,  of  a 
sad  countenance:  for  they  disfigure  their  faces,  that  they  may 
appear  unto  men  to  fast.  Yerily  I  say  unto  you.  They  have 
their  reward.  Matt.  vi.  16. 

T.  But  thou,  when  thou  fastest,  anoint  thine  head,  and 
wash  thy  face ;  that  thou  appear  not  unto  men  to  fast,  but  unto 
thy  Father,  which  is  in  secret :  and  thy  Father,  Avhich  seethin 
secret,  shall  reward  thee  openly.  Matt.  vi.  17,  18. 

S.  Lay  not  up  for  yourselves  treasures  upon  earth,  where 
moth  and  rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves  break  through 
and  steal.  Matt.  vi.  19. 

T.  But  lay  up  for  yourselves  treasures  in  heaven,  where 
neither  moth  nor  rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves  do  not 
break  through  nor  steal ;  for  where  your  treasure  is,  there  will 
your  heart  be  also.  Matt.  vi.  20,  21. 

S.  The  light  of  the  body  is  the  eye :  if  therefore  thine  eye 
be  single,  thy  whole  body  shall  be  full  of  light.  But  if  thine 
eye  be  evil,  thy  whole  body  shall  be  full  of  darkness.  If 
therefore  the  light  that  is  in  thee  be  darkness,  how  great  is 
that  darkness!  Matt.  vi.  22,  23. 

T.  No  man  can  serve  two  masters  :  for  either  he  will  hate 
the  one,  and  love  the  other ;  or  else  he  will  hold  to  the  one, 
and  despise  the  other.  Ye  cannot  serve  God  and  mammon. 
Matt.  vi.  24. 

S.  Therefore  I  say  unto  you.  Take  no  thought  for  your 
life,  what  ye  shall  eat,  or  what  ye  shall  drink;  nor  yet  for 
your  body,  what  ye  shall  put  on.  Is  not  the  life  more  than 
meat,  and  the  body  than  raiment?  Matt.  vi.  25. 


MDTISTEY  or  CEEIST. 


Fifteenth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN  57.     s.  M.  HYMN  58.     c.  m. 

Painesville.  Lanesbord. 

ALMIGHTY  Maker,  God,  THERE  seems  a  voice  in  eyery  gale, 

How  glorious  is  thy  Name!  A  tongue  in  every  flower, 

Thy  wonders  how  diffused  abroad,  TTbich  tel]s,0  Lord,  the  wondrous  tale 

Throughout  creation's  frame !  Of  thy  almighty  power. 

In  native  white  and  red  The  birds  that  rise  on  quiv'ring  wing 

The  rose  and  lily  stand,  Proclaim  their  Maker's  praise, 

And,  free  from  pride,  their  beauties  And  all  the  mingling  sounds  of  spring 
To  show  thy  skillful  hand,  [spread,      To  thee  an  anthem  raise. 

The  lark  mounts  up  the  sky.  Shall  I  be  mute,  great  God,  alone 

■\Yith  unambitious  song ;  'Midst  nature's  loud  acclaim  ? 

Andbearsher  Maker's  praise  on  high,  Shall  not  my  heart,  with  answ'ring 
Upon  her  artless  tongue.  Breathe  forth  thy  holy  name?  [tone, 

Fain  would  I  rise  and  sing  All  nature's  debt  is  small  lo  mine. 

To  my  Creator  too ;  Nature  shall  cease  to  be  ; 

Fain  would  my  heart  adore  my  King,  Thou  gavest— proof  of  love  divine— 

And  give  him  praises  due.  Immortal  life  to  me. 

Teacher.  Behold  the  fowls  of  the  air :  for  they  sow  not,  nei- 
ther do  they  reap,  nor  gather  into  barns ;  yet  your  heavenly 
Father  feedeth  them.  Are  ye  not  much  better  than  they  ? 
Matt.  vi.  26. 

Scholars.  Which  of  you  by  taking  thought  can  add  one 
cubit  unto  his  stature  ?  and  why  take  ye  thought  for  raiment  ? 
Consider  the  lilies  of  the  field  how  they  grow  ;  they  toil  not, 
neither  do  they  spin ;  and  yet  I  say  unto  you,  That  even  Sol- 
omon in  all  his  glory  was  not  arrayed  like  one  of  these.  Matt, 
vi.  27,  28,  29. 

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66  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

T.  Wherefore,  if  God  so  clothe  the  grass  of  the  field,  which 
to-day  is,  and  to-morrow  is  cast  into  the  oven,  shall  he  not 
much  more  clothe  you,  O  ye  of  little  faith?  Matt.  vi.  30. 

S.  Therefore  take  no  thought,  saying.  What  shall  we  eat? 
or.  What  shall  we  drink  ?  or.  Wherewithal  sliall  we  be  clothed  ? 
(For  after  all  these  things  do  the  Gentiles  seek:)  for  your 
heavenly  Father  knoweth  that  ye  h^ve  need  of  all  these 
tilings.  Matt.  vi.  31,  32. 

T.  But  seek  ye  first  the  kingdom  of  God,  and  its  righteous- 
ness, and  all  these  things  shall  be  added  unto  you.  Take 
therefore  no  thought  for  the  morrow :  for  the  morrow  shall 
take  thought  for  the  things  of  itself.  Sufiicient  unto  the  day 
is  the  evil  thereof.  Matt.  vi.  33,  34. 

S.  Judge  not  that  ye  be  not  judged.  For  with  what  judg- 
ment ye  judge,  ye  shall  be  judged  :  and  with  what  measure  ye 
mete,  it  shall  be  measured  to  you  again.  Matt.  vii.  1,  2. 

T.  And  why  beholdest  thou  the  mote  that  is  in  thy  bro- 
ther's eye,  but  considerest  not  the  beam  that  is  in  thine  own 
eye?  or  how  wilt  thou  say  to  thy  brother,  Let  me  pull  out  the 
mote  out  of  thine  eye ;  and  behold,  a  beam  is  in  thine  own 
eye  ?  Thou  hypocrite,  first  cast  out  the  beam  out  of  thine  own 
eye ;  and  then  shalt  thou  see  clearly  to  cast  out  the  mote  out 
of  thy  brother's  eye.  Matt.  vii.  3,  4,  5. 

S.  Give  not  that  which  is  holy  unto  the  dogs,  neither  cast 
ye  your  pearls  before  swine,  lest  they  trample  them  under 
their  feet,  and  turn  again  and  rend  you.  Matt.  vii.  6. 

T.  Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you  ;  seek,  and  ye  shall  find  ; 
knock,  and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you.  For  every  one  that 
asketh,  receiveth  ;  and  he  that  seeketh,  findeth  ;  and  to  him 
that  knockelh,  it  shall  be  opened.  Matt.  vii.  7,  8. 

*S'.  Or  what  man  is  there  of  you,  whom  if  his  son  ask  bread, 
will  he  give  him  a  stone?  or  if  he  ask  a  fish,  will  he  give  him 
a  serpent?  If  ye  then  being  evil  know  how  to  give  good  gifts 
unto  your  children,  how  much  more  shall  your  Father,  which 
is  in  heaven,  give  good  things  to  them  that  ask  him?  Matt. 
vii.  9,  10,  11. 


MimSTEY  or  CHEIST. 


Fifteenth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 


HYMN  59. 
Iddo. 


HYMN  60.     c.  M. 

Bolton. 


TRY  us,OGod,  and  search  the  ground  0  GOD,  our  strength,  to  thee  our  song 
Of  every  sinful  heart ;  With  grateful  liearts  we  raise ; 

Whate'er  of  sin  in  us  is  found.  To  thee,  and  thou  alone,  belong 

Oh  bid  it  all  depart.  All  worship,  love  and  praise. 


If  to  the  right  or  left  we  stray, 
Leave  us  not  comfortless  ; 

But  guide  our  feet  into  the  way 
Of  everlasting  peace. 

Help  us  to  help  each  other.  Lord, 
Each  other's  cross  to  bear ; 

Let  each  his  friendly  aid  afford, 
And  feel  his  brother's  care. 


In  trouble's  dark  and  stormy  hour 
Thine  ear  hath  heard  our  prayer; 

And  graciously  thine  arm  of  power 
Hath  saved  us  from  despair. 

And  thou,  0  ever  gracious  Lord, 
Wilt  keep  thy  promise  still, 

If,  meekly  heark'ning  to  thy  word. 
We  seek  to  do  thy  will. 


Up  into  thee,  our  living  Head, 
Let  us  in  all  things  grow. 

Till  thou  hast  made  us  free  indeed. 
And  spotless  here  below. 


Led  by  the  light  thy  grace  imparts. 
Ne'er  may  we  bow  the  knee 

To  idols,  which  our  wayward  hearts 
Set  up  instead  of  thee. 


Teacher.  Therefore  all  things  whatsoever  ye  would  that 
men  should  do  to  you,  do  ye  even  so  to  them :  for  this  is  tlie 
law  and  the  prophets.  Matt.  vii.  12. 

Scholars.  Enter  ye  in  at  the  strait  gate ;  for  wide  is  the 
gate,  and  broad  is  the  way  that  leadeth  to  destruction,  and 
many  there  be  which  go  in  thereat ;  because  strait  is  the  gate, 
and  narrow  is  the  way,  which  leadeth  unto  life,  and  few  there 
be  that  find  it.  Matt.  vii.  13,  14. 

T.     Beware  of  false  prophets,  which  come  to  you  in  sheep's 

67 


68  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

clothing,  but  inwardly  tliey  are  ravening  wolves.  Ye  shall 
know  them  by  their  fruits  :  Do  men  gather  grapes  of  thorns 
or  figs  of  thistles?  Matt.  vii.  15,  16. 

S.  Even  so  every  good  tree  bringing  forth  good  fruit ;  but 
a  corrupt  tree  bringeth  forth  evil  fruit.  A  good  tree  cannot 
bring  forth  evil  fruit,  neither  can  a  corrupt  tree  bring  forth 
good  fruit.  Every  tree  that  bringetli  not  forth  good  fruit  is 
l\ewn  down,  and  cast  into  the  fire;  wherefore  by  their  fruits  ye 
shall  know  them.  Matt.  vii.  17,  18,  19,  20. 

T.  Not  every  one  that  saith  unto  me,  Lord,  Lord,  shall 
enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven  ;  but  he  that  doeth  the  will 
of  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven.  Matt.  vii.  21. 

*S'.  Many  will  say  to  me  in  that  day.  Lord,  Lord,  have  we 
not  prophesied  in  thy  name  ?  and  in  thy  name  have  cast  out 
devils?  and  in  thy  name  done  many  wonderful  works?  Matt, 
vii.  22. 

T.  And  then  will  I  profess  unto  them,  I  never  knew  you  : 
depart  from  me,  ye  that  work  iniquity.  Matt.  vii.  23. 

S.  Therefore,  whosoever  heareth  these  sayings  of  mine, 
and  doeth  them,  I  will  liken  him  unto  a  wise  man,  which 
built  his  house  upon  a  rock.  Matt.  vii.  24. 

T.  And  the  rain  descended,  and  the  floods  came,  and  the 
winds  blew,  and  beat  upon  that  house,  and  it  fell  not :  for  it 
was  founded  upon  a  rock.  Matt.  vii.  25. 

S.  And  every  one  that  heareth  these  sayings  of  mine,  and 
doeth  them  not,  shall  be  likened  unto  a  foolish  man,  which 
built  his  house  upon  the  sand.  Matt.  vii.  26. 

T.  And  the  rain  descended,  and  the  floods  came,  and  the 
winds  blew,  and  beat  upon  that  house,  and  it  fell ;  and  great 
was  the  fall  of  it.  Matt.  vii.  27. 

S.     And  it  came  to  pass  when  Jesus  had  ended  these  say- 
ings, the  people  were  astonished  at  his  doctrine.  Matt.  vii.  28. 
T.     For  he  taught  them  as  one  having  authority,  and  not 
as  the  scribes.  Matt.  vii.  29. 


MIKAOLES  or  CHRIST. 


Sixteenth  Sunday  in  the  Year.     Morning. 

HYMN  61.     p.  M.  HYMN  62.     p.  m. 

Sharon.  Afton. 

COME,  thou  condescending  Jesns,  COME,  thou  high  and  lofty  Lord, 

Deign  to  be  our  honored  guest;  Lowly,  meek,  incarnate  Word  ; 

Come,  and  with  thy  presence  bless  us,  Humbly  stoop  to  earth  again; 

Grant  us  all  thy  peaceful  rest.  Come  and  visit  abject  men. 

Once  at  Cana's  happy  village,  Jesus,  dear  expected  guest, 

Thou  didst  heavenly  joy  impart;  Thou  art  bidden  to  the  feast; 

Here,  unseen,  may  thy  blest  image  For  thyself  our  hearts  prepare ; 

Be  inscribed  on  every  heart.  Come  and  sit  and  banquet  there. 

Thou  canst  change  the  course  of  nature,  Jesus,  we  thy  promise  claim  : 
Turning  water  into  wine ;  We  are  met  in  thy  great  name : 

But  we  ask  a  greater  favor —  [thine.  In  the  midst  do  thou  appear; 
Change  our  hearts,  and  make  them  Manifest  thy  presence  here. 

Come,  thou  condescending  Jesus,  Sanctify  us,  T^ord,  and  bless ; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  songs  of  praise;  Breathe  thy  Spirit,  give  thy  peace; 

Come,  and  with  thy  presence  bless  us,  Thou  thyself  within  us  move : 

Make  us  subjects  of  thy  grace.  Make  our  feast  a  feast  of  love. 

First  Miracle.     Water  Changed  into  Wine. 

Teacher.  And  the  third  day  there  was  a  marriage  in  Cana 
of  Galilee;  and  the  mother  of  Jesus  was  there.  And  both 
Jesus  was  called,  and  his  disciples,  to  the  marriage.  John  ii.  1, 2. 

Scholars.  And  when  they  wanted  wine,  the  mother  of  Jesus 
saith  unto  him,  They  have  no  wine.  Jesus  saith  unto  her, 
Woman,  what  have  I  to  do  with  thee?  mine  hour  is  not  yet 
come.  John  ii.  3,  4. 

T.  His  mother  saith  unto  the  servants,  Whatsoever  he 
saith  unto  you,  do  it.  John  ii.  5. 

S.  And  there  were  set  there  six  water-pots  of  stone,  after 
the  manner  of  the  purifying  of  the  Jews,  containing  two  or 
three  firkins  apiece.  John  ii.  6. 

T.  Jesus  saith  unto  them.  Fill  the  water-pots  with  water. 
And  they  filled  them  up  to  the  brim.  And  he  saith  unto 
them,  Draw  out  now,  and  bear  unto  the  governor  of  the  feast. 
And  they  bare  it.  John  ii.  7,  8. 

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70  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

S.  When  the  ruler  of  the  feast  had  tasted  the  water  that 
was  made  wine,  and  knew  not  wlience  it  was  (but  the  servants 
which  drew  the  water  knew),  the  governor  of  the  feast  called 
the  bridegroom.  John  ii.  9. 

T.  And  saith  unto  him,  Every  man  at  the  beginning  doth 
set  forth  good  wine;  and  when  men  have  well  drunk,  then 
that  which  is  worse :  but  thou  hast  kept  the  good  wine  until 
now.  John  ii.  10. 

S.  TJiis  beginning  of  miracles  did  Jesus  in  Can  a  of  Gali- 
lee, and  manifested  forth  his  glory  ;  and  his  disciples  believed 
on  him.  John  ii.  11. 

Healing  of  the  Nohlenian^s  Son. 

T.  Then  when  he  was  come  into  Galilee,  the  Galileans 
received  him,  having  seen  all  the  things  that  he  did  at  Jerusa- 
lem at  the  feast,  for  they  also  went  unto  the  feast.  John  iv.  45. 

S.  So  Jesus  came  again  unto  Cana  of  Galilee  where  he 
made  the  water  wine.  And  there  was  a  certain  nobleman, 
whose  son  was  sick  at  Capernaum.  John  iv.  46. 

T.  When  he  heard  that  Jesus  was  come  out  of  Judea  into 
Galilee,  he  went  unto  him,  and  besought  him  that  he  would 
come  down  and  heal  his  son :  for  he  was  at  the  point  of  death. 
John  iv.  47. 

S.  Then  said  Jesus  unto  him,  Except  ye  see  signs  and 
wonders,  ye  will  not  believe.  John  iv.  48. 

T.  The  nobleman  saith  unto  him,  Sir,  come  down,  ere  my 
child  die.  John  iv.  49. 

S.  Jesus  saith  unto  him.  Go  thy  Avay  ;  thy  son  Ii  veth.  And 
tlie  man  believed  the  word  that  Jesus  had  spoken  unto  him, 
and  he  went  his  way.  John  iv.  50. 

T.  And  as  he  was  now  going  down,  his  servants  met  him, 
and  told  him,  saying,  Thy  son  liveth.  John  iv.  51. 

S.  Then  inquired  he  of  them  the  hour  when  he  began  to 
amend.  And  they  said  unto  him.  Yesterday  at  the  seventh 
hour  the  fever  left  him.  John  iv.  52. 

T.  So  the  father  knew  that  it  was  at  the  same  hour  in 
the  which  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thy  son  liveth :  and  himself 
believed,  and  his  whole  liouse.  John  iv.  53. 


MIEAOLES  OP  CHRIST. 


Sixteenth  Sunday  in  tlie  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN  6.3.     L.  M.  HYMN  64.     c.  m. 

Truro.  Medfwld. 

NOW  let  our  mingling  voices  rise  JESUS,  the  Name  high  over  all, 

lu  grateful  rapture  to  the  skies ;  la  hell,  or  earth,  or  sky  ; 

L(^t  songs  of  joy  the  day  proclaim  Angels  and  men  before  it  fall, 

When  Jesus  all-triumphant  came.  And  devils  fear  and  fly. 

He  came  to  bid  the  weary  rest,  Jesus,  the  Name  to  sinners  dear — 

To  heal  the  sinner's  wounded  breast,        The  Name  to  sinners  given ; 
To  spread  the  light  of  truth  around,      It  scatters  all  their  guilty  fear; 
Throughout  the  world's  remotest  bound.    It  turns  their  hell  to  heaven. 

He  came  otir  trembling  souls  to  save    Jesus  the  pris'ner's  fetters  breaks, 
JiYom  sin,  from  sorrow,  and  the  grave ;      And  bruises  Satan's  head  ; 
Victorious  over  death  and  time,  Power    into    strengthless    souls    he 

To  lead  us  to  a  happier  clime.  And  life  into  the  dead.        [speaks, 

Then  let  oiu-  mingling  voices  rise  Oh  that  the  world  might  taste  and 
In  grateful  rapture  to  the  skies ;  The  riches  of  his  grace ;  [see 

Let  songs  of  joy  the  day  proclaim  The  arms  of  love  that  compass  me. 
When  Jesus  all-triumphant  came.  Would  all  mankind  embrace. 

Impotent  Man  Healed. 

Teacher.  Now  there  is  at  Jerusalem,  by  the  phee]3-market, 
a  poo],  which  is  called  in  the  Plebrew  tongue,  Bethesda,  hav- 
ing five  porches.  In  these  lay  a  great  multitude  of  impotent 
folk,  of  blind,  halt,  withered,  waiting  for  the  moving  of  the 
water.  John  v.  2,  3. 

Scholars.  For  an  angel  went  down  at  a  certain  season  into 
the  pool,  and  troubled  the  water:  whosoever  then  first  after 
the  troubling  of  the  water  stepped  in,  was  made  whole  of 
whatsoever  disease  he  had.  John  v.  4. 

T.  And  a  certain  man  was  there,  which  had  an  infirmity 
thirty-and-eight  years.  When  Jesus  saw  him  lie,  and  knew 
that  he  had  been  now  a  long  time  in  that  case,  he  saith  unto 
him,  Wilt  thou  be  made  whole  ?  John  v.  5,  6. 

S.     The  impotent  man  answered  him,  Sir,  I  have  no  man, 

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72  SAIJBATH-HCIIOOL   MANUAL. 

"Nvlien  tlie  water  is  troubled,  to  put  me  into  the  pool :  but  while 
1  am  coming,  another  stoppeth  down  before  me.  John  v.  7. 

T.  JcHUH  saith  inito  him,  Rise,  take  up  thy  bed,  and  walk. 
And  immediately  the  man  was  made  whole,  and  took  up  his 
bed  and  walked:  and  on  the  same  day  was  the  sabbath.  John 
V.  8,  9. 

S.  The  Jews  therefore  said  luito  him  that  was  cured,  It  is 
tlie  sabbath-day:  it  is  not  lawful  for  thee  to  carry  thy  bed. 
He  answered  them,  lie  that  ma<le  me  whole,  the  saine  said 
unto  me,  Take  up  thy  bed,  and  walk.  John  v.  10,  11. 

2\  Then  asked  they  him.  What  man  is  that  which  said 
unto  thee.  Take  up  thy  bed,  and  walk?  And  he  that  was 
liealed  wist  not  who  it  was :  for  Jesus  had  conveyed  himself 
away,  a  multitude  being  in  that  place.  John  v.  12, 13. 

S.  Afterward  Jesus  findeih  him  in  the  temple,  and  said 
unto  him,  liehold,  thou  art  made  whole:  sin  no  more,  lest  a 
worse  thing  (;ome  unto  thee.  John  v.  14. 

T.  The  man  departed,  and  told  the  Jews  that  it  was  Jesus 
which  had  made  him  whole.  John  v.  15. 

S.  And  therefore  did  the  Jews  persecute  Jesus,  and  sought 
to  slay  him,  because  he  had  done  these  things  on  the  sabbath- 
day.  But  .Jesus  answered  them.  My  Father  worketh  hitherto, 
and  I  work.  John  v.  16,  17. 

T.  Therefore  the  Jews  sought  the  more  to  kill  him,  be- 
cause lie  not  only  had  broken  the  sabbath,  but  said  also,  that  God 
was  his  Father,  making  himself  equal  with  God.  John  v.  18. 

S.  Then  answered  Jesus,  and  said  unto  them,  Verily,  ver- 
ily, I  say  luito  you,  The  Son  can  do  nothing  of  himself,  but 
what  he  seeth  the  Father  do:  for  what  things  soever  he  doeth, 
these  also  doeth  the  vSon  likewise.  John  v.  19. 

T.  For  the  Father  loveth  the  Son,  and  showeth  him  all 
things  that  himself  doeth:  and  he  will  show  him  greater 
works  than  these,  that  ye  may  njarvel.  John  v.  20. 

S.  For  as  the  Father  raiseth  up  the  dead,  and  (juickeneth 
them;  even  so  the  Son  (piickeneth  whom  he  will.  For  the 
Father  judgeth  no  man  :  but  hath  committed  all  judgment  unto 
the  Son.  John  v.  21,22. 


MIRACLES  OF  CHRIST. 


Seventeenth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 


HYMN  65.     L.  M.  HYMN  66.     s.  m. 

Ward.  Lisbon. 

COME,  Hinnerfl,  to  tho  grmpftl  foaflt;  YE  wretched,  starving  poor, 

I.^t  every  soul  bo  .Tchiis'  f^iiCHt:  Behold  a  royal  feast ! 

Ve  need  n')t  oiks  }>".  left  heliind,  Where  loving  mercy  Hpreads  her  store 

l-'or  Ood  hath  bidden  all  mankind.  For  every  humble  gne.st. 

.Sent  by  my  Lord,  on  you  I  call ;  See,  Christ,  with  open  arms. 

The  invitation  is  to  all ; —  Invites,  and  bids  you  come; 

Coine  all  the  world !  come,Hinnor,thou!  Oh  Htay  not  back,  thou;;h  fear  alarms ; 
All  things  in  Christ  are  ready  now,         For'yet  there  still  is  room. 

Come,  all  ye  souls  by  sin  oppress'd,      Oh  cmne,  and  with  us  taste 

Ye  restless  wand'rers  after  rest;  The  blessings  of  his  love: 

Yo  poor  and  maim'd   and   halt   and  While  hope  expects  the  sweet  repast 

In  Christ  a  hearty  welcome  find,  [blind,    Of  nobler  joys  above. 

My  message  as  from  God  receive;         There,  with  united  voice. 

Ye  all  may  come  to  Christ  and  live:         Before  th'  eternal  throne. 

Oh  let  his  love  your  hearts  constrain.  Ten  thousand  thousand  souls  rejoice 

Nor  suffer  him  to  die  in  vain.  In  ecstasies  unknown. 

J'lve  Thousand  Miraculmisly  Fed. 

Teacher.  And  .Jesus,  when  he  came  out,  saw  much  people, 
and  was  moved  with  compassion  toward  them,  hecause  tiiey 
were  as  sheep  not  havinf(  a  Khe|)herd :  and  he  began  to  teach 
them  many  things.  Mari<  vi.  34. 

Scholars.  And  when  the  day  was  now  far  spent,  his  disciples 
came  unto  him,  and  said.  This  is  a  desert  place,  and  now  the 
time  is  far  passed  ;  send  them  away,  that  they  may  go  into  the 
country  round  about,  and  into  the  villages,  and  buy  themselves 
bread :  for  they  have  nothing  to  eat.  Mark  vi.  35,  36. 

T.  He  answered  and  said  unto  them,  Give  ye  them  to  eat. 
And  they  say  unto  him,  Shall  we  go  and  buy  two  hundred 
pennyworth  of  bread,  and  give  them  to  eat?  Mark  vi.  37. 

fS.  He  saith  unto  them.  How  many  loaves  have  ye?  go 
and  see.  And  when  they  knew,  they  say.  Five,  and  two  fishes. 
Mark  vi.  38. 

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74  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

T.  And  he  commanded  them  to  make  all  sit  down  bv  com- 
panies upon  the  green  grass.  And  they  sat  down  in  ranks,  by 
hundreds,  and  by  fifties.  Mark  vi.  39,  40. 

S.  And  when  he  had  taken  the  five  loaves,  and  the  two 
fishes,  he  looked  up  to  heaven,  and  blessed,  and  brake  the 
loaves,  and  gave  them  to  his  disciples  to  set  before  them  ; 
and  the  two  fishes  divided  he  among  them  all.  Mark  vi.  41. 

T.  And  they  did  all  eat,  and  were  filled.  And  they  took 
up  twelve  baskets  full  of  the  fragments,  and  of  the  fishes.  And 
they  that  did  eat  of  the  loaves  were  about  five  thousand  men. 
Mark  vL  42,  43,  44. 

S.  And  straightway  he  constrained  his  disciples  to  get  into 
the  ship,  and  to  go  to  the  other  side  before  unto  Bethsaida, 
while  he  sent  away  the  people.  Mark  vi.  45. 

T.  And  Avhen  he  had  sent  them  away,  he  departed  into  a 
mountain  to  pray.  And  when  even  was  come,  the  shipAvas  in 
the  midst  of  the  sea,  and  he  alone  on  the  land.  Mark  vi. 
46,  47. 

S.  And  he  saw  them  toiling  in  rowing;  for  the  wind  was 
contrary  unto  them :  and  about  the  fourth  watch  of  the  night 
he  Cometh  unto  them,  walking  upon  the  sea,  and  would  have 
passed  by  them.  Mark  vi.  48. 

T.  But  when  they  saw  him  walking  upon  the  sea,  they 
supposed  it  had  been  a  spirit,  and  cried  out  (for  they  all  saw 
him.,  and  were  troubled).  And  immediately  he  talked  with 
them,  and  saith  unto  them.  Be  of  good  cheer :  it  is  I ;  be  not 
afraid.  Mark  vi.  49,  50. 

S.  And  he  went  up  unto  them  into  the  ship  ;  and  the  wind 
ceased:  and  they  were  sore  amazed  in  themselves  beyond 
measure,  and  wondered.  For  they  considered  not  the  miracle 
of  the  loaves  :  for  their  heart  was  hardened.   Mark  vi.  51.  52. 

T.  And  when  they  had  passed  over,  they  came  into  the 
land  of  Gennesaret,  and  drew  to  the  sliore.  ^lark  vi.  53. 

S.  And  when  they  were  come  out  of  the  ship,  straightway 
they  knew  him,  and  ran  through  that  whole  region  round 
about,  and  began  to  carry  about  in  beds  those  that  were  sick, 
where  they  heard  he  was.  ^fark  vi.  54,  55. 


MIEAOLES  OP  CHEIST. 


Seventeenth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN  67.     c.  M.  HYMN  68.     p.  m. 

Mear.  Oran. 

JESUS,  Redeemer  of  mankind,  SINNER,  rouse  thee  fi'om  thy  sleep, 

Display  thy  saving  power  ;  Wake,  and  o'er  thy  folly  weep ; 

Thy  mercy  let  the  sinner  find.  Raise  thy  spirit  dark  and  dead — 

And  know  his  gracious  hour.  Jesus  waits  his  light  to  shed. 

M'ho  thee  beneath  their  feet  have  trod  Wake  from  sleep,  arise  from  death, 
And  crucified  afresh,  See  the  bright  and  living  path : 

Touch  with  thine  all-victorious  blood.  Watchful  tread  that  path;  be  wise— 
And  turn  the  stone  to  flesh.  Leave  thy  folly,  seek  the  skies. 

Open  their  eyes  thy  cross  to  see, —  Leave  thy  folly,  cease  from  crime, 

Their  ears  to  hear  thy  cries:  From  this  hour  redeem  thy  time ; 

Sinucr,  thy  Saviour  weeps  for  thee;  Life  secure  without  delay — 

For  thee  he  weeps  and  dies.  Evil  is  the  mortal  day. 

All  the  day  long  he  meekly  stands,       Be  not  blind  and  foolish  still; 

His  rebels  to  receive ;  Call'd  of  Jesus,  learn  his  will : 

And  8hows  his  wounds,  and  spreads  his  Jesus  calls  from  death  and  night — 

And  bids  you  turn  and  live,    [hand,  Jesus  waits  to  shed  his  light. 

Sight  Crlven  to  a  Man  born  Blind. 

Teacher.  And  as  Jesus  passed  by,  he  saw  a  man  wliich 
was  blind  from  his  birth.  And  his  disciples  asked  him,  say- 
ing, Master,  who  did  sin,  this  man,  or  his  parents,  that  he  was 
born  blind  ?  John  ix.  1,  2. 

Scholars.  Jesus  answered,  Neither  has  this  man  sinned, 
nor  his  parents :  but  that  the  works  of  God  should  be  made 
manifest  in  him.  I  must  work  the  works  of  him  that  sent 
me,  while  it  is  day  :  the  night  cometh,  when  no  m  can  work. 
As  long  as  I  am  in  the  world,  I  am  the  light  of  the  world. 
John  ix.  3,  4,  5. 

T.  When  he  had  thus  spoken,  he  spat  on  the  ground,  and 
made  clay  of  the  spittle,  and  he  anointed  the  eyes  of  the  blind 
man  with  the  clay,  and  said  unto  him,  Go,  wash  in  the  pool 
of  Siloara  (which  is  by  interpretation,  Sent).  He  went  his 
way  therefore,  and  washed,  and  came  seeing.  John  ix.  6,  7. 

S.     The  neighbors  therefore,  and  they  which  before  had 

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76  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

seen  him  that  he  was  blind,  said,  Is  not  this  he  that  sat  and 
begged  ?  John  ix.  8. 

T.  Some  said,  This  is  he  :  others  said,  He  is  like  him  :  but 
lie  said,  I  am  he.  Therefore  said  they  unto  him.  How  were 
thine  eyes  opened  ?  John  ix.  9,  10. 

S.  He  answered  and  said,  A  man  that  is  called  Jesus, 
made  clay,  and  anointed  mine  eyes,  and  said  unto  me,  Go  to 
the  pool  of  Siloam,  and  wash :  and  I  went  and  washed,  and  I 
received  sight.  John  ix.  11. 

T.  Then  said  they  unto  him.  Where  is  he?  He  said,  I 
know  not.  Tiiey  brought  to  tlie  Pharisees  him  that  aforetime 
was  blind.  And  it  was  the  sabbath-day  when  Jesus  made  the 
clay,  and  opened  his  eyes.  John  ix.  12,  13,  14. 

*S'.  Then  again  the  Pharisees  also  asked  him  how  he  had 
received  his  sight.  He  said  unto  them.  He  put  clay  upon 
mine  eyes,  and  I  washed,  and  do  see.  John  ix.  15. 

T.  Therefore  said  some  of  the  Pharisees,  This  man  is  not 
of  God,  because  he  keepeth  not  the  sabbath-day.  Others  said, 
How  can  a  man  that  is  a  sinner  do  such  miracles?  And  there 
was  a  division  among  them.  John  ix.  16. 

/S'.  They  say  unto  the  blind  man  again.  What  sayest  thou 
of  him,  that  he  hath  opened  thine  eyes?  He  said,  He  is  a 
prophet.  John  ix.  17. 

T.  But  the  Jews  did  not  believe  concerning  him,  that  he 
had  been  blind,  and  received  his  sight,  until  they  called  the 
parents  of  him  that  had  received  his  sight.  And  they  asked 
them,  saying,  Is  this  your  son,  who  ye  say  was  born  blind  ? 
How  then  doth  he  now  see?  John  ix,  18,  19. 

S.  His  parents  answered  them  and  said.  We  know  that 
this  is  our  son,  and  that  he  was  born  blind,  but  by  what  means 
he  now  seeth,  we  know  not;  or  who  hath  opened  his  eyes, we 
know  not :  he  is  of  age ;  ask  him :  he  shall  speak  for  himself. 
John  ix.  20,  21. 

T.  These  words  spake  his  parents,  because  they  feared  the 
Jews  :  for  the  Jews  had  agreed  already,  that  if  any  man  did  con- 
fi'ss  that  he  was  Christ,  he  should  be  put  out  of  tiie  synagogue. 
Therefore  said  his  parents.  Ask  him.  John  ix.  22,  23. 


MISAOLES  OP  CHEIST. 


Eighteenth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN   69.     c.  M.  HYMN   70.     s.  m. 

Hochestcr.  Shirland. 

JESUS!— the  Name  that  charms  o\ir  ENTHRONED  is  .Jesus  now 

Tliat  bids  our  sorrows  cease;  [fears,       Upon  his  heavenly  seat; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears,  The  kingly  crown  is  on  his  brow, 

'Tis  life  and  health  and  peace.  The  saints  are  at  his  feet. 

He  breaks  the  power  of  cancel'd  sin,      In  shining  white  they  stand, 
He  sets  the  pris'ner  free;  A  great  and  countless  throng; 

His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean;  A  palmy  sceptre  in  each  hand. 
His  blood  avail'd  for  me.  On  every  lip  a  song. 

He  speaks — and,  list'ning  to  his  voice,  They  sing  the  Lamb  of  God. 

New  life  the  dead  receive  Once  slain  on  earth  for  tliem — 

The  mournful,  broken  hearts  rejoice;  The   Lamb,  through  whose  atoning 

The  humble  poor  believe.  Each  wears  his  diadem.         [blood, 

Hear  him,  ye  deaf;  his  praise,ye  dumb.  Thy  grace,  0  Holy  Ghost, 
Your  loosen'd  tongaes  employ  ;  Thy  blessed  help  supply, 

Ye  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  come ;    That  we  may  join  that  radiant  host, 
And  leivp,  ye  lame,  for  joy.  Triumphant  in  the  sky. 

ILnzarus  liaised  from  the  Dead. 

Teacher.  Then  said  Jesus  unto  them  plainly,  Lazarus  13 
dead.  And  I  am  glad  for  your  sakes  that  I  was  not  there,  to 
the  intent  ye  may  believe;  nevertheless,  let  us  go  unto  him. 
John  xi.  14,  15. 

Scholars.  Then  v/hen  Jesus  came,  he  found  that  he  had 
lain  in  the  grave  four  days  already.  And  many  of  the  Jews 
came  to  Martha  and  Mary,  to  comfort  them  concerning  their 
brother.  John  xi.  17,  19. 

T.  Then  Martha,  as  soon  as  she  heard  that  Jesus  was  com- 
ing, went  and  met  him  :  but  Mary  sat  still  in  the  house.  John 
xi.  20. 

S.  Then  said  Martha  unto  Jesus,  Lord,  if  thou  hadst  been 
here,  my  brother  had  not  died.  But  I  know  that  even  now, 
whatsoever  thou  wilt  ask  of  God,  God  will  give  it  thee.  John 
xi.  21,  22. 

T.  Jesus  saith  unto  her.  Thy  brother  shall  rise  again. 
'       V*  77 


ib  SABBATH-SCHOOL    MANUAL. 

Martha  saith  unto  hira,  I  know  that  he  shall  rise  again  in  the 
resurrection  at  the  last  day.  John  xi.  23,  24. 

*S'.  Jesus  said  unto  her,  I  am  the  resurrection  and  the  life : 
he  that  believeth  in  me,  though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he 
live.  And  whosoever  liveth,  and  believeth  in  me,  shall  never 
die.     Believest  thou  this?  John  xi.  25,  26. 

T.  She  saith  unto  him.  Yea,  Lord  :  I  believe  that  thou  art 
the  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  which  should  come  into  the  world. 
And  when  she  had  so  said,  she  went  her  way,  and  called 
Mary  her  sister  secretly,  saying,  The  Master  is  come,  and 
calleth  for  thee.  John  xi.  27,  28. 

S.  As  soon  as  she  heard  that,  she  arose  quickly,  and  came 
unto  him.  Then  when  Mary  was  come  where  Jesus  was,  and 
saw  hira,  she  fell  down  at  his  feet,  saying  unto  him,  Lord,  if 
thou  hadst  been  here,  my  brother  had  not  died.  John  xi.  29-32. 

T.  When  Jesus  therefore  saw  her  weeping,  and  the  Jews 
also  weeping  which  came  with  her,  he  groaned  in  the  spirit, 
and  was  troubled,  and  said.  Where  have  ye  laid  him  ?  They 
said  unto  him.  Lord,  come  and  see.   Jesus  wept.  John  xi.  33-35. 

S.  Jesus  therefore  again  groaning  in  himself,  cometh  to 
the  grave.    It  was  a  cave,  and  a  stone  lay  upon  it.  John  xi.  38. 

T.  Jesus  said.  Take  ye  away  the  stone.  Martlia,  the  sister 
of  him  that  was  dead,  saith  unto  him,  Lord,  by  this  time  he 
stinketh,  for  he  hath  been  dead  four  days.  John  xi.  39. 

*S'.  Jesus  saith  unto  her,  Said  I  not  unto  thee,  that  if  thou 
wouldst  believe,thou  shouldest  see  the  glory  of  God?  John  x.40. 

T.  Then  they  took  away  the  stone  from  the  place  where 
the  dead  was  laid.  And  Jesus  lifted  up  his  eyes,  and  said, 
Father,  I  thank  thee  that  thou  hast  heard  me.  John  xi.  4L 

S.  And  I  know  that  thou  hearest  me  always :  but  because 
of  the  people  which  stand  by,  I  said  it  that  tliey  may  believe 
that  thou  hast  sent  me.  And  when  he  thus  had  spoken,  he 
cried  with  a  loud  voice,  Lazarus,  come  forth.  John  xi.  42,  43. 

T.  And  he  that  was  dead  came  forth,  bound  hand  and  foot 
with  grave-clothes:  and  his  face  was  bound  about  with  a  nap- 
kin. Jesus  saith  unto  them,  Loose  him,  and  let  him  go. 
John  xi.  44. 


PAEABLES  or  OHEIST. 


Eigliteenth.  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

IIYIMN  71.     L.  M.  HYMN  72.     p.  m. 

Watchman.  Olmutz. 

SOW  in  the  morn  thj'  seed ;  LORD,  if  at  thy  command 

At  eve  hoM  nut  thy  hand;  The  word  of  life  we  sow. 

To  doubt  and  fear  give  thou  no  heed —  Water'd  by  thy  almighty  hand, 

Broadcast  it  o'er  the  land.  The  seed  shall  surely  grow  : 

Thou  know'st  not  which  shall  thrive,  The  virtue  of  thy  grace 
The  late  or  early  sown  ;  A  large  increase  shall  give, 

Grace  keeps  the  precious  germ  alive  And  multiply  the  faithful  race 
When  and  wherever  strown  ;  Who  to  thy  glory  live. 

And  duly  shall  appear,  Now  then  the  ceaseless  shower 

In  verdure,  beauty,  strength,  Of  gospel  blessings  send. 

The  tender  blade,  the  stalk,  the  ear,  And  let  the  soul-converting  power 

And  the  full  corn  at  length.  Thy  ministers  attend. 

Thou  canst  not  toil  in  vain  :  On  multitudes  confer 

Cold,  heat  and  moist  and  dry  The  heart-renewing  love. 

Shall  foster  and  mature  the  grain  And  by  the  joy  of  grace  prepare 

For  garners  in  the  sky.  For  fuller  joj'S  above. 

The  Sotver  and  the  Seed. 

Teacher.  The  same  day  went  Jesus  out  of  the  house,  and 
sat  by  the  seaside.  Matt.  xiii.  1. 

Scholars.  And  great  muhitudes  were  gathered  togetlier 
unto  him,  so  that  he  went  into  a  ship,  and  sat ;  and  the  whole 
multitude  stood  on  the  shore.  Matt.  xiii.  2. 

T.  And  he  spake  many  things  unto  them  in  parables,  say- 
ing, Behold,  a  sower  went  forth  to  sow :  and  when  he  sowed, 
s(jme  seeds  fell  by  the  wayside,  and  the  fowls  came  and  de- 
voured them  up.  Matt.  xiii.  3,  4. 

S.  Some  fell  upon  stony  places,  where  they  had  not  much 
earth:  and  forthwith  they  sprung  up,  because  they  had  no 
deepness  of  earth :  and  when  the  sun  was  up,  they  were 
scorched ;  and  because  they  had  no  root,  they  withered  away. 
Matt.  xiii.  5,  6. 


80  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

T.  And  some  fell  among  thorns;  and  the  thorns  sprung 
np,  and  choked  them.  But  other  fell  into  good  ground,  and 
brought  forth  fruit,  some  an  hundred-fold,  some  sixty-fold, 
some  thirty-fold.  Who  hath  ears  to  hear,  let  him  hear.  Matt, 
xiii.  7-9. 

S.  And  the  disciples  came,  and  said  unto  him,  Why  speak- 
est  thou  unto  them  in  parables?  Matt.  xiii.  10. 

T.  He  answered  and  said  unto  them.  Because  it  is  given 
unto  you  to  know  the  mysteries  of  the  kingdom  of  heaven, 
but  to  them  it  is  not  given.  Matt.  xiii.  11. 

S.  For  whosoever  hath,  to  him  shall  be  given,  and  he  shall 
have  more  abundance:  but  whosoever  hath  not,  from  him 
shall  be  taken  away  even  that  he  hath.  Matt.  xiii.  12. 

T.  Therefore  speak  I  to  them  in  parables:  because  they 
seeing,  see  not ;  and  hearing,  they  hear  not ;  neither  do  they 
understand.  Matt.  xiii.  13. 

S.  And  in  them  is  fulfilled  the  prophecy  of  Esaias,  which 
saith.  By  hearing  ye.  shall  hear,  and  shall  not  understand ; 
and  seeing  ye  shall  see,  and  shall  not  perceive.    Matt.  xiii.  14. 

T.  Hear  ye  therefore  the  parable  of  tlie  sower.  When 
any  one  heareth  the  word  of  the  kingdom,  and  understandeth 
it  not,  then  cometh  the  wicked  one,  and  catcheth  away  that 
wliich  was  sown  in  his  heart.  This  is  he  which  received  seed 
by  the  wayside.  Matt.  xiii.  18,  19. 

aS'.  But  he  that  received  the  seed  into  stony  places,  the 
same  is  he  that  heareth  the  word,  and  anon  with  joy  receiveth 
it ;  yet  hath  he  not  root  in  himself,  but  dureth  for  a  while ; 
for  when  tribulation  or  persecution  ariseth  because  of  the  word, 
by  and  by  he  is  offended.  Matt.  xiii.  20,  21. 

T.  He  also  that  received  seed  among  the  thorns  is  he  that 
heareth  the  word;  and  the  care  of  this  world,  and  the  deceit- 
fulness  of  riches,  choke  the  word,  and  he  becomelh  unfruitful. 
Matt.  xiii.  22. 

S.  But  he  that  received  seed  into  the  good  ground  is  he 
tliat  heareth  the  word,  and  understandeth  it:  which  also  bear- 
eih  fruit,  and  bringelh  forth,  some  an  hundred-fold,  some  sixty, 
Bome  thirty.  Matt.  xiii.  23. 


PARABLES  or  CHRIST. 


Nineteenth   Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN  73.     c.  M.  HYMN  74.     c.  m. 

Mcar.  Medfield. 

RETURN,  0  wanderer,  return,  COMR,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast 

And  seek  thy  Father's  face ;  A  thousand  thoughts  revolve, 

These  new  desires  which  in  thee  burn  Come,     with    your    guilt    and     fear 
Were  kindled  by  his  grace.  And  make  this  last  resolve :  [oppressed, 

Return,  0  wanderer,  return;  I'll  go  to  .Tesus,  though  my  sin 

He  hears  thy  humble  sigh;  Like  mountains  round  me  close; 

He  sees  thy  soften'd  spirit  mourn  1  know  his  courts,  I'll  enter  in. 

When  no  one  else  is  nigh.  Whatever  may  oppose. 

Return,  0  wanderer,  return.  Prostrate  I'll  lie  before  his  throne. 

And  wipe  the  falling  tear:  And  there  my  guilt  confess ; 

Thy  Father  calls — no  longer  mourn;  I'll  tell  him  I'm  a  wretch  undone 

'Tis  love  invites  thee  near.  Without  his  sov'reign  grace. 

R.eturn,  0  wanderer,  return  ;  Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea, 

Regain  thy  long-sought  rest;  Perhaps  will  hear  my  prayer; 

The  Saviour's  melting  mercies  yearn  But  if  I  perish,  I  will  pray 

Ti;  clasp  thee  to  his  breast.  And  perish  only  there. 

Tlie  JProiUgnl  Son. 

Teacher.  And  he  said,  A  certain  man  had  two  sons.  And 
the  younger  of  them  said  to  his  father,  Fatlier,  give  me  the 
portion  of  goods  that  falleth  to  me.  And  he  divided  unto 
them  his  living.  Luke  xv.  11,  12. 

Scholars.  And  not  many  days  after,  the  younger  son  gath- 
ered all  together,  and  took  his  journey  into  a  far  country,  and 
tliere  wasted  his  substance  with  riotous  living.  Luke  xv.  13. 

T.  And  when  he  had  spent  all,  there  arose  a  mighty  famine 
in  that  land;  and  he  began  to  be  in  want.  And  he  went  and 
joined  himself  to  a  citizen  of  that  country;  and  he  sent  him 
into  his  fields  to  feed  swine.  Luke  xv.  14,  15. 

F  81 


82  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

S.  And  he  would  fain  have  filled  his  belly  with  the  huska 
that  the  swine  did  eat ;  and  no  man  gave  unto  him.  Luke 
XV.  16. 

T.  And  when  he  came  to  himself,  he  said,  How  many 
hired  servants  of  my  father's  have  bread  enough  and  to  .spare, 
and  I  perish  with  hunger !  Luke  xv.  17. 

S.  I  will  arise  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will  say  unto  him, 
Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  before  thee,  and 
am  no  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy  son :  make  me  as  one  of 
thy  hired  servants.  Luke  xv.  18,  19. 

T.  And  he  arose,  and  came  to  his  father.  But  v,'hen  he 
was  yet  a  great  way  off,  his  father  saw  him,  and  had  com- 
passion, and  ran,  and  fell  on  his  neck,  and  kissed  him.  Luke 
XV.  20. 

S.  And  the  son  said  unto  him,  Father,  I  have  sinned 
against  heaven,  and  in  thy  vsight,  and  am  no  more  worthy  to 
be  called  thy  son.  Luke  xv.  21. 

T.  But  the  father  said  to  his  servants,  Bring  forth  the  best 
robe,  and  put  it  on  him ;  and  put  a  ring  on  his  hand,  and 
shoes  on  his  feet.  Luke  xv.  22. 

S.  And  bring  hither  the  fatted  calf,  and  kill  it;  and  let  us 
eat,  and  be  merry.  For  this  my  son  was  dead,  and  is  alive 
again :  he  was  lost,  and  is  found.  And  they  began  to  be 
merry.  Luke  xv.  23,  24. 

T.  Now  his  elder  son  was  in  the  field :  and  as  he  came 
and  drew  nigh  to  the  house,  he  heard  music  and  dancing. 
And  he  called  one  of  the  servants  and  asked  what  these  things 
meant.  Luke  xv.  25,  26. 

S.  And  he  said  unto  him.  Thy  brother  is  come;  and  tliy 
fatiier  hath  killed  the  fatted  calf,  because  he  hath  received  him 
safe  and  sound.  Luke  xv.  27. 

T.  And  he  was  angry,  and  would  not  go  in  ;  therefore 
came  his  father  out,  and  entreated  him.  Luke  xv.  28. 

S.  And  he  answering,  said  to  his  father,  Lo,  these  many 
years  do  I  serve  thee,  neither  transgressed  I  at  any  time  thy 
commandment;  and  yet  thou  never  gavest  men  kid,  that  I 
might  make  merry  with  my  friends.  Luke  xv.  29. 


PAEABLES  or  CHEIST. 


Kineteeath  Sunday  in  the  Year.     Evening. 


HYiMN  75.     s.  M. 
Lane. 
A  CHARGE  to  keep  I  have, 

A  (iod  to  glorify; 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  tlie  aky. 

To  serve  the  present  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfill— 
Oh  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 

To  do  my  Master's  will. 

Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live; 
And  oh,  thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare, 

A  strict  account  to  give. 

Help  me  to  watch  and  l)ray. 

And  on  thyself  rely. 
Assured,  if  I  my  trust  hetray, 

I  sliall  for  ever  die. 


HYMN  76.     c.  M. 
Gillet. 
AND  must  I  be  to  judgment  brought, 

And  answer  in  that  day 
For  every  vain  and  idle  thought, 
And  every  word  I  say  ? 

Yes,  every  secret  of  my  heart 
Shall  shortly  be  made  known, 

And  I  receive  my  just  desert 
For  all  that  I  have  done. 

How  careful  then  ought  T  to  live, 

With  what  religious  fear, 
Who  such  a  strict  account  must  give 

For  my  behavior  here  ! 

Thou  awful  Judge  of  quick  and  dead. 
The  watchful  power  bestow  ; 

So  shall  I  to  my  ways  take  heed- 
To  all  I  speak  or  do. 


Parable  of  the  Talents. 

Teacher.  The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  as  a  man  traveling  into 
a  far  country,  who  calledhis  own  servants,  and  delivered  unto 
them  his  goods.  Matt.  xxv.  14. 

Scholars.  And  unto  one  he  gave  five  talents,  to  another 
two,  and  to  another  one ;  to  every  man  according  to  his  several 
ability;  and  straightway  took  his  journey.  Matt.  xxv.  15. 

T.  Then  he  that  had  received  the  five  talents,  went  and 
traded  with  the  same,  and  made  them  other  five  talents. 
Matt.  xxv.  16. 

S.  And  likewise  he  that  had  received  two,  he  also  gained 
other  two.  But  he  that  had  received  one,  went  and  digged  in 
the  earth,  and  hid  his  lord's  money.  Matt.  xxv.  17,  18. 

83 


84  SABBATH-SCHOOL    MANUAL. 

T.  After  a  long  time  the  lord  of  those  servants  cometh, 
and  reckoneth  with  them.  Matt.  xxv.  19. 

S.  And  so  he  that  had  received  five  talents,  came  and 
brought  other  five  talents,  saying,  Lord,  thou  deliveredst  unto 
me  five  talents:  behold,  I  have  gained  besides  them  live 
talents  more.  Matt.  xxv.  20. 

T.  His  lord  said  unto  him,  Well  done,  thou  good  and 
faithful  servant ;  thou  hast  been  faithful  over  a  few  things,  I 
will  make  thee  ruler  over  many  things :  enter  thou  into  the 
joy  of  thy  lord.  Matt.  xxv.  21. 

S.  He  also  that  had  received  two  talents  came,  and  said, 
Lord,  thou  deliveredst  unto  me  two  talents :  behold,  I  have 
gained  two  other  talents  besides  them.  Matt.  xxv.  22. 

T.  His  lord  said  unto  him,  Well  done,  good  and  faithful 
servant;  thou  hast  been  faithful  over  a  few  things,  I  will  make 
thee  ruler  over  many  things :  enter  thou  into  the  joy  of  thy 
lord.  Matt.  xxv.  23. 

*S'.  Then  he  which  had  received  the  one  talent  came,  and 
said,  Lord,  I  knew  thee  that  thou  art  an  hard  man,  reaping 
where  thou  hast  not  sown,  and  gathering  where  thou  hast  not 
strewed.  Matt.  xxv.  24. 

T.  And  I  was  afraid,  and  went  and  hid  thy  talent  in  the 
earth :  lo,  there  thou  hast  that  is  thine.  Matt.  xxv.  25. 

S.  His  lord  answered  and  said  unto  him,  Thou  wicked 
and  slothful  servant,  thou  knowest  that  I  reap  where  I  sowed 
not,  and  gather  where  I  have  not  strewed.  Matt.  xxv.  26. 

T.  Thou  oughtest  therefore  to  have  put  my  money  to  the 
exchangers,  and  then  at  my  coming  I  should  have  received 
mine  own  with  usury.  Matt.  xxv.  27. 

S.  Take  therefore  the  talent  from  him,  and  give  it  unto 
him  which  hath  ten  talents.  Matt.  xxv.  28. 

T.  For  unto  every  one  that  hath  shall  be  given,  and  he 
shall  have  abundance:  but  from  him  that  hath  not,  shall  be 
taken  away  even  that  which  he  hath.  Matt.  xxv.  29. 

S.  And  cast  ye  the  unprofitable  servant  into  outer  dark- 
ness: there  shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth.  Matt. 
xxv.  30. 


PAEABLES  OF  OHEIST. 


Twentieth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 


HYJVIN  77.    s.  M. 

Henshaw. 

LORD  of  tlie  harvest,  hear 
Thy  ueeciy  servants'  cry; 

Answer  our  faith's  effectual  prayer, 
And  all  our  wants  supply. 


HYMN  78.     s.  w 
Teleman. 

AND  let  our  bodies  part — 
To  difTrent  climes  repair; 

Inseparably  joiu'd  in  heart 
The  friends  of  Jesus  are. 


On  thee  we  humbly  wait — 
Our  wauts  are  in  tliy  view ; 

The  harvest  truly,  Lord,  is  great, 
The  laborers  are  few. 


Oh  let  us  still  proceed 

In  Jesus'  work  below; 
And,  foll'wing  our  triumphant  Head, 

To  further  conquests  go. 


Convert  and  send  forth  more  The  vineyard  of  the  Lord 

Into  thy  Church  abroad.  Before  his  lab'rers  lies ; 

And  let  them  speak  thy  word  of  power.  And  lo !  we  see  the  vast  reward 
As  workers  with  their  God.  Which  waits  us  in  the  skies. 


Oh  let  them  spread  thy  name — 
Their  mission  fully  prove ; 

Thy  universal  grace  proclaim — 
Thine  all-redeeming  love. 


Oh  let  our  heart  and  mind 
Continually  ascend. 

That  haven  of  repose  to  find 
Where  all  our  labors  end. 


Teacher.  But  what  think  ye?  A  certain  man  had  two 
sons ;  and  he  came  to  the  first,  and  said,  Son,  go  work  to-day 
in  my  vineyard.  Matt.  xxi.  28. 

Scholars.  He  answered  and  said,  I  will  not;  but  afterward 
he  repented,  and  went.  And  he  came  to  the  second,  and  said 
likewise.  And  he  answered  and  said,  I  go,  sir:  and  went 
not.  Matt.  xxi.  29,  30. 

T.  "Whether  of  them  twain  did  the  will  of  his  father? 
They  say  unto  him,  The  first.  Jesus  saith  unto  them,  Verily 
I  say  unto  you,  Tliat  the  publicans  and  the  harlots  go  into  the 
kingdom  of  God  before  you.  Matt.  xxi.  31. 

S.  For  John  came  unto  you  in  the  way  of  righteousness, 
8  85 


86  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

and  ye  believed  him  not:  but  the  publicans  and  the  harlots 
believed  him:  and  ye,  when  ye  had  seen  it,  repented  not 
afterward,  that  ye  might  believe  him.  Matt.  xxi.  32. 

T.  Hear  another  parable:  There  was  a  certain  house- 
holder, which  planted  a  vineyard,  and  hedged  it  round  about, 
and  digged  a  wine-press  in  it,  and  built  a  tower,  and  let  it  out 
to  husbandmen,  and  went  into  a  far  country.  Matt.  xxi.  33. 

S.  And  when  the  time  of  the  fruit  drew  near,  he  sent  his 
servants  to  the  husbandmen,  that  they  might  receive  the  fruits 
of  it.  Matt,  xxi.  34. 

T.  And  the  husbandmen  took  his  servants,  and  beat  one, 
and  killed  another,  and  stoned  another.  Matt.  xxi.  35. 

S.  Again  he  sent  other  servants  more  than  the  first:  and 
they  did  unto  them  likewise.  Matt.  xxi.  36. 

T.  But  last  of  all,  he  sent  unto  them  his  son,  saying.  They 
will  reverence  my  son.  Matt.  xxi.  37. 

S.  But  Avhen  the  husbandmen  saw  the  son,  they  said 
among  themselves,  This  is  the  heir,  come,  let  us  kill  him,  and 
let  us  seize  on  his  inheritance.  Matt.  xxi.  38. 

T.  And  they  caught  him,  and  cast  him  out  of  the  vine- 
yard, and  slew  him.  When  the  lord  therefore  of  the  vine- 
yard Cometh,  what  will  he  do  unto  those  husbandmen  ?  Matt, 
xxi.  39,  40. 

S.  They  say  unto  him.  He  will  miserably  destroy  those 
wicked  men,  and  will  let  out  his  vineyard  unto  other  hus- 
bandmen, which  shall  render  him  the  fruits  in  their  seasons. 
Matt.  xxi.  41. 

T.  Jesus  saith  unto  them,  Did  ye  never  read  in  the  scrip- 
tures, The  stone  which  the  builders  rejected,  the  same  is 
become  the  head  of  the  corner:  this  is  the  Lord's  doing,  and 
it  is  marvelous  in  our  eyes?  Matt.  xxi.  42. 

S.  Therefore  say  I  unto  you,  The  kingdom  of  God  shall 
be  taken  from  you,  and  given  to  a  nation  bringing  forth  the 
fruits  thereof.  Matt.  xxi.  43. 

T.  And  whosoever  shall  fall  on  this  stone  shall  be  broken: 
but  on  whomsoever  it  shall  fall,  it  will  grind  him  to  powder. 
Matt.  xxi.  44. 


PAEABLES  or  OHEIST. 


Twentieth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN  78.     L.  M.  HYMN  79.     l.  m. 

Effingham.  Bethel. 

GO,  preach  my  gospel,  saith  the  Lord —  0  SPIRIT  of  the  living  God, 

Bid  the  whole  world  ray  grace  receive:     In  all  thy  plenitude  of  grace, 
He  shall  be  saved  who  trusts  my  word,  .Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 
And  he  coudenm'd  who  won't  believe.    Descend  on  our  apostate  race, 
[known ; 
I'll    make    your    great    commission  Give  tongues  of  fire  and  hearts  of  love 

And  ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  true,      To  preacli  the  reconciling  word ; 
By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done,      Give  power  and  imction  from  above, 
By  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do.  Where'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 

Go,  heal  the  sick;  go,  raise  the  deai' ;  Be  darkness,  at  thy  coming,  light; 

Go,  cast  out  devils  in  my  name ;  Confusion  order,  in  thy  path;  [might; 

Nor  let  my  prophets  be  afraid,  Souls  without   strength   inspire  with 

Though  Greeks  reproach,  and  Jews    Bid  mercy  triiiniph  over  wrath, 
[blaspheme. 
Teach  all  the  nations  my  conmiauds  ;  Convert  the  nations;  far  and  nigh 

I'm  with  j'ou  till  the  world  shall  end ;     The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record ; 
All  power  is  trusted  in  my  hands:        The  name  of  Jesus  glorifj^,  , 

I  can  destroy,  and  I  defend.  Till  every  people  call  him  Lord. 

The  JLahoret^s  in  the  Vineyard. 

Teacher.  For  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto  a  man 
that  is  an  houseliolder,  which  went  out  early  in  the  morning 
to  hire  laborers  into  his  vineyard.  Matt.  xx.  1. 

Scholars.  And  when  he  had  agreed  with  the  laborers  for  a 
penny  a  day,  he  sent  them  into  his  vineyard.  Matt.  xx.  2. 

T.  And  he  went  out  about  the  third  hour,  and  saw  others 
standing  idle  in  the  market-place,  and  said  unto  them,  Go  ye 
also  into  the  vineyard ;  and  whatsoever  is  right,  I  will  give 
you.     And  they  went  their  way.  Matt.  xx.  3,  4. 

87 


88  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

S.  Again  he  went  out  about  the  sixth  and  ninth  hour,  and 
did  likewise.  Matt.  xx.  5. 

T.  And  about  the  eleventh  hour  he  went  out,  and  found 
otliers  standing  idle,  and  saith  unto  them,  Why  stand  ye  here 
all  the  day  idle  ?  Matt.  xx.  6. 

S.  They  say  unto  him,  Because  no  man  hath  hired  us. 
He  saith  unto  them.  Go  ye  also  into  the  vineyard ;  and  what- 
soever is  rigiit,  that  shall  ye  receive.  Matt.  xx.  7. 

T.  So  when  even  was  come,  the  lord  of  the  vineyard 
saith  unto  his  steward,  Call  the  laborers,  and  give  them  their 
hire,  beginning  from  the  last  unto  the  first.  Matt.  xx.  8. 

S.  And  when  they  came  that  were  hired  about  the  eleventli 
hour,  they  received  every  man  a  penny.  Matt.  xx.  9. 

T.  But  when  the  first  came,  they  supposed  that  they 
should  have  received  more ;  and  they  likewise  received  every 
man  a  penny.  Matt.  xx.  10. 

S.  And  when  they  had  received  it,  they  murmured  against 
the  good  man  of  the  house,  saying,  These  last  have  wrought 
but  one  hour,  and  thou  hast  made  them  equal  unto  us,  wliich 
h.ave  borne  the  burden  and  heat  of  the  day.  Matt.  xx. 
11,  12. 

T.  But  he  answered  one  of  them,  and  said,  Friend,  I  do 
thee  no  wrong:  didst  not  thou  agree  with  me  for  a  penny? 
Matt.  XX.  13. 

S.  Take  that  thine  is,  and  go  thy  way :  I  will  give  unto 
this  last,  even  as  unto  thee.  Matt.  xx.  14. 

T.  Is  it  not  lawful  for  me  to  do  what  I  will  with  mine 
own  ?  is  thine  eye  evil  because  I  am  good  ?  So  tlie  last  shall 
be  first,  and  the  first  last:  for  many  be  called,  but  few  chosen. 
Matt.  XX.  15,  16. 

aS'.  And  Jcisus  going  up  to  Jerusalem,  took  the  twelve  dis- 
ciples apart  in  the  way,  and  said  unto  them.  ]\Iatt.  xx.  17. 

T.  Behold,  we  go  up  to  Jerusalem ;  and  the  Son  of  man 
shall  be  betrayed  unto  the  chief  priests,  and  unto  the  scribes, 
and  they  shall  condemn  him  to  death,  and  shall  deliver  liim 
to  the  Gentiles  to  mock,  and  to  scourge,  and  to  crucify;  and 
the  third  day  he  shall  rise  again.  Matt.  xx.  18,  19. 


CEUOIFIXIOISr  OF  OHEIST. 


Twenty-first  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYxMN  81.     c.  M.  HYMN  82.     p.  m. 

Shej)ham.  Hamburg. 

BEHOLD  the  Saviour  of  mankind        YE  that  pass  by,  behold  tho  Man— 

Nail'd  to  the  shameful  tree  ;  The  Mau  of  griefs,  condemn'd  for  you, 

How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclined  The  Lamb  of  God  for  sinners  slain, 
To  bleed  and  die  for  thee !  Weeping  to  Calvary  pursue. 

[shakes,  [tear ; 

ITark!  how  he  groans,  while  nature  His   sacred   limbs   they  stretch,  they 
And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend  :  "With  nails  they  fasten  to  the  wood; 

The  temple's  veil  in  sunder  breaks —  His  sacred  limbs,  exposed  and  bare. 
The  solid  marbles  rend.  Or  only  cover'd  with  his  blood. 

[thorn ; 

'Tis  done!  the  precious  ransom's  paid!  Behold    his     temples,    crown'd    with 

Receive  my  soul!  he  cries:  His  bleeding  hands,  extended  wide; 

See  where  he  bows  his  sacred  head ;     His  streaming  feet,  transfix'd  and  torn : 

He  bows  his  head,  and  dies.  The  fountain  gushing  from  his  side ! 

But  soon  he'll  break  death's  envious  0  thou  dear  sufTring  Son  of  God, 
A  nd  in  full  glory  shine ;         [chain,     How  doth  thy  heart  to  sinners  move ! 

0  Lamb  of  God,  was  ever  pain.  Sprinkle  on  us  thy  precious  blood, 

Was  ever  love  like  thine?  And  melt  us  with  thy  dying  love. 

Teacher.  When  the  morning  was  come,  all  the  chief  priests 
and  elders  of  the  people  took  counsel  against  Jesus  to  put  him 
to  death.  And  Avhen  they  had  bound  him,  they  led  him  away, 
and  delivered  him  to  Pontius  Pilate,  the  governor.  Matt, 
xxvii.  1,  2. 

Scholars.  When  Pilate  saw  that  he  could  prevail  nothing, 
but  that  rather  a  tunnilt  was  made,  he  took  water,  and  washed 
his  hands  before  the  multitude,  saying,  I  am  iimocent  of  the 
blood  of  this  just  person  :  see  ye  to  it.  Matt,  xxvii.  24. 

T.  Then  answered  all  the  people,  and  said,  His  blood  be 
on  us,  and  on  our  children.  Matt,  xxvii.  25. 

8  *  89 


90  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

S.  Then  released  he  Barabbas  unto  them ;  and  when  he 
had  scourged  Jesus,  he  delivered  him  to  be  crucified.  Matt, 
xxvii.  26. 

T.  Then  the  soldiers  of  the  governor  took  Jesus  into  the 
common  hall,  and  gathered  unto  him  the  whole  band  of 
soldiers.  And  they  stripped  him,  and  put  on  him  a  scarlet 
robe.  Matt,  xxvii.  27,  28. 

S.  And  when  they  had  platted  a  crown  of  thorns,  they  put 
it  upon  his  head,  and  a  reed  in  his  right  hand:  and  they 
bowed  the  knee  before  him,  and  mocked  him,  saying.  Hail, 
King  of  the  Jews.  And  they  spit  upon  him,  and  took  the 
reed  and  smote  him  on  the  head.  Matt,  xxvii.  29,  30. 

T.  And  after  that  they  mocked  him,  they  took  the  robe 
off  from  him,  and  put  his  own  raiment  on  him,  and  led  him 
away  to  crucify  him.  Matt,  xxvii.  31. 

S.  And  when  they  were  come  unto  a  place  called  Golgotha, 
that  is  to  say,  a  place  of  a  skull,  they  gave  liira  vinegar  to 
drink,  mingled  with  gall:  and  when  he  had  tasted  thereof,  he 
would  not  drink.  Matt,  xxvii.  33,  34. 

T.  And  they  crucified  him ;  and  parted  his  garments,  cast- 
ing lots :  that  it  might  be  fulfilled  which  was  spoken  by  the 
prophet:  They  parted  my  garments  among  them,  and  upon 
my  vesture  did  they  cast  lots.  Matt,  xxvii.  35. 

S.  And  sitting  down,  they  watched  him  there:  and  set  up 
over  his  head  his  accusation  written,  this  is  Jesus,  the  King 
OF  THE  Jews.  Matt,  xxvii.  36,  37. 

T.  Then  were  there  two  thieves  crucified  with  him:  one 
on  the  right  hand,  and  another  on  the  left.  Matt,  xxvii.  38. 

S.  And  they  that  passed  by,  reviled  him,  wagging  their 
heads,  and  saying,  Thou  that  destroyest  the  temple,  and 
buildest  it  in  three  days,  save  thyself.  If  thou  be  the  Son  of 
God,  come  down  from  the  cross.  Matt,  xxvii.  39,  40. 

T.  Likewise  also  the  chief  priests  mocking  him,  with  the 
pcribes  and  elders,  said.  He  saved  others;  himself  he  cannot 
save.  If  he  be  King  of  Israel,  let  him  now  come  down  from 
the  cross.  Matt,  xxvii.  41,  42. 


DEATH  ATO  BURIAL  OP  CHRIST. 

Twenty-first  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN  83.     c.  M.  HYMN  84.     c.  m. 

CoUisfer.  Doddridge. 

FROM  whence  these  awful  omens  round,  ALAS!  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed? 

Which  heaven  and  earth  amaze?  And  did  my  Sovereign  die? 

And  why  do  earthquakes   cleave  theWould  he  devote  that  sacred  head 

Why  hides  the  sun  his  rays  ?  [ground  ?    For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

Well  may  the  earth  astonish'd  shake,  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  have  done 
And  nature  sympathize —  He  groan'd  upon  the  tree  ? 

The  sun,  as  darkest  night,  be  black;    Amazing  pity !  gi-ace  unknown 
Their  Maker,  Jesus,  dies!  And  love  beyond  degree! 

Behold,  fast  streaming  from  the  tree,  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 
His  all-atoning  blood  :  And  shut  his  glories  in, 

Is  this  the  Infinite  ?  'tis  he —  When  Christ,  the  mighty  Maker,  died 

My  Saviour  and  my  God.  For  man,  the  creature's  sin. 

For  me  these  pangs  his  soul  assail ;  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face 
For  me  this  death  is  borne ;  While  his  dear  cross  appears ; 

My  sins  gave  sharpness  to  the  nail.  Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  pointed  every  thorn.  And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears. 

Teacher.  Now,  from  the  sixth  hour  there  was  darkness 
over  all  the  land  unto  the  ninth  hour.  Matt,  xxvii.  45. 

Scholars.  And  about  the  ninth  hour  Jesus  cried  with  a  loud 
voice,  saying,  Eli,  Eli,  lama  sabachthani?  that  is  to  say,  My 
God,  my  God,  why  hast  thou  forsaken  me?  Some  of  them 
that  stood  there,  when  they  heard  that,  said,  This  man  calleih 
for  Elias.  Matt,  xxvii.  46,  47. 

T.  And  straightway  one  of  them  ran,  and  took  a  sponge, 
and  filled  it  with  vinegar,  and  put  it  on  a  reed,  and  gave  him 
to  drink.  The  rest  said,  Let  be,  let  us  see  whether  Elias  will 
come  to  save  him.  Matt,  xxvii.  47,  49. 

S.  Jesus,  when  he  had  cried  again  with  a  loud  voice 
yielded  up  the  ghost.  Matt,  xxvii.  50. 

91 


92  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

T.  And  behold,  the  veil  of  the  temple  was  rent  in  twain, 
from  the  top  to  the  bottom :  and  the  earth  did  quake,  and  the 
rocks  rent.  Matt,  xxvii.  51. 

S.  And  the  graves  were  opened,  and  many  bodies  of  the 
saints  which  slept,  arose,  and  came  out  of  the  graves  after  his 
resurrection,  and  went  into  the  holy  city,  and  appeared  unto 
many.  Matt,  xxvii.  52,  53. 

S.  Now,  when  the  centurion,  and  they  that  were  with  him, 
watching  Jesus,  saw  the  earthquake,  and  those  things  that 
were  done,  they  feared  greatly,  saying,  Truly,  this  was  the 
Son  of  God.  Matt,  xxvii.  54. 

S.  And  many  women  were  there  (beholding  afar  off) 
which  followed  Jesus  from  Galilee,  ministering  unto  him. 
Matt,  xxvii.  55. 

T.  Among  which  was  Mary  Magdalene,  and  Mary  the 
mother  of  James  and  Joses,  and  the  mother  of  Zebedee's 
children.  Matt,  xxvii.  56. 

S.  When  the  even  was  come,  there  came  a  rich  man  of 
Arimathea,  named  Joseph,  who  also  himself  was  Jesus'  disciple. 
Matt,  xxvii.  57. 

T.  He  went  to  Pilate  and  begged  the  body  of  Jesus.  Then 
Pilate  commanded  the  body  to  be  delivered.  Matt,  xxvii.  58. 

S.  And  when  Joseph  had  taken  the  body,  he  wrapped  it 
in  a  clean  linen  cloth.  Matt,  xxvii.  59. 

T.  And  laid  it  in  his  own  new  tomb,  which  he  had  hewn 
out  in  the  'rock  ;  and  he  rolled  a  great  stone  to  the  door  of 
the  sepulchre,  and  departed.  Matt,  xxvii.  60. 

^S*.  And  there  was  Mary  Magdalene,  and  the  other  Mary, 
sitting  over  against  the  sepulchre.  Matt,  xxvii.  61. 

T.  And  the  women  also,  which  came  with  him  from 
Galilee,  followed  after,  and  beheld  the  sepulchre,  and  how 
his  body  was  laid.  Luke  xxiii.  55. 

aS'.  And  they  returned,  and  prepared  spices  and  ointments ; 
and  rested  the  sabbath  day.  Luke  xxiii.  56. 

T.  And  when  the  sabbath  was  past,  Mary  Magdalene,  and 
Mary  the  mother  of  James,  and  Salome,  had  bought  sweet 
S]tices,  that  they  might  come  and  anoint  him.  Mark  xvi.  1. 


EESUEEEOTIOIT  OP  OESIST. 


Twenty-second  Sunday  in  tlie  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN  85.     L.  M.  HYMN  86.     s.  m. 

Dresden.  Teleman. 

HE  dies  !  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies!   THE  Lord  is  risen  indeed  ; 
Lo!  Salem's  daughters  weep  around;     The  grave  has  lost  its  prey ; 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies,       With  him  shall  rise  the  ransom'd  seed, 
A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground :  To  reign  in  endless  day. 

Come,  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed ; 

For  him  who  groan'd  beneathyour  load ;   He  lives  to  die  no  more : 

He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you —    He  lives,  his  people's  cause  to  plead, 

A  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood.  Whose  curse  and  shame  he  bore. 

Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree :  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  ; 

The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  man !  Attending  angels  hear ; 

But  lo !  what  sudden  joys  we  see :        Up  to  the  courts  of  heaven, with  speed, 

Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again.  The  joyful  tidings  bear. 

The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb         Then  take  your  golden  lyres, 
(In  vain  the  tomb  forbids  his  rise);  And  strike  each  cheerful  chord ; 

Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home,       Join,  all  ye  bright  celestial  choirs, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies.       To  sing  our  risen  Lord. 

Teacher.  I  delivered  unto  you  first  of  all,  that  which  I 
also  received,  how  that  Christ  died  for  our  sins  according  to 
the  scriptures ;  and  that  he  was  buried,  and  that  he  rose  again 
the  third  day,  according  to  the  scriptures.  1  Cor.  xv.  3,  4. 

Scholars.  In  the  end  of  the  Sabbath,  as  it  began  to  dawn 
toward  the  first  day  of  the  week,  came  Mary  Magdalene,  and 
the  other  Mary  to  see  the  sepulchre.  Matt,  xxviii.  1. 

T.  They  had  bought  sweet  spices,  that  they  might  come 
and  anoint  him ;  and  very  early  in  the  morning  they  came 
unto  the  sepulchre  at  the  rising  of  the  sun.  Mark  xvi.  1,  2. 

S.  And  they  said  among  themselves,  Who  shall  roll  us 
away  the  stone  from  the  door  of  the  sepulchre?  (and  when  they 

93 


94  SAEBATH-SCHOOL    MANUAL. 

looked  they  saw  that  the  stone  was  rolled  away,)  for  it  was 
very  great.  Mark  xvi.  3,  4. 

T.  And  entering  into  the  sepulchre  they  saw  a  young  man 
sitting  on  the  right  side,  clothed  in  a  long  white  garment ; 
and  they  were  aflrighted.  Mark  xvi.  5. 

S.  And  he  saith  unto  them,  Be  not  affrighted ;  ye  seek 
Jesus  of  Nazareth,  which  was  crucified  ;  he  is  risen  ;  he  is  not 
here:  belioid  the  place  where  they  laid  him.  Mark  xvi.  6. 

T.  But  go  your  way,  tell  his  disciples  and  Peter,  that  he 
goeth  before  you  into  Galilee ;  there  ye  shall  see  him,  as  he 
said  unto  you.  Mark  xvi.  7. 

S.  And  they  went  out  quickly,  and  fled  from  the  sepulchre ; 
for  they  trembled,  and  were  amazed ;  neither  said  they  any- 
thing to  any  man ;  for  they  were  afraid.  Mark  xvi.  8. 

T.  And  as  they  went  to  tell  his  disciples,  behold,  Jesus 
met  them  saying,  All  hail.  Matt,  xxviii.  9. 

S.  Then  said  Jesus  unto  them.  Be  not  afraid :  go  tell  my 
brethren  that  they  go  into  Galilee,  and  there  shall  they  see 
me.  Matt,  xxviii.  10. 

T.  Now  when  Jesus  was  risen  early,  the  first  day  of  the 
week,  he  appeared  first  to  Mary  Magdalene.  Mark  xvi.  9. 

S.  After  that  he  appeared  in  another  form  unto  two  of 
them,  as  they  walked  and  went  into  the  country.  Mark  xvi. 
12. 

T.  Afterward  he  appeared  unto  the  eleven,  as  they  sat  at 
meat,  and  upbraided  them  with  their  unbelief  and  hardness 
of  heart,  because  they  believed  not  them  which  had  seen  him 
after  he  was  risen.  Mark  xvi.  14. 

S.  Christ  being  risen  from  the  dead,  dieth  no  more ;  death 
hath  no  more  dominion  over  him.  For  in  that  he  died,  he 
died  unto  sin  once :  but  in  that  he  liveth,  he  liveth  unto  God. 
Rom.  vi.  9,  10. 

T.  Likewise  reckon  ye  also  yourselves  to  be  dead  indeed 
unto  sin,  but  alive  unto  God  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
IjCt  not  sin  therefore  reign  in  your  mortal  body,  that  ye 
should  obey  it  in  the  lusts  thereof.  Rom.  vi.  11,  12. 


LOED'S  SUPPER. 


Twenty-second  Sunday  in  the  Year,    Evening. 

HYMN  87.     c.  M.  HYMN  88.     s.  m. 

Warwick.  Cranbrook. 

THAT  doleful  night  before  his  death,  GLORY  to  God  on  high, 

Tlie  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain,  Our  peace  is  made  with  Heaven ; 

Did,  almost  with  his  dying  breath,  The  Son  of  God  came  down  to  die, 

This  solemn  feast  proclaim.  That  we  might  be  forgiven. 

To  keep  the  feast.  Lord,  we  have  met,  His  precious  blood  was  shed, 
And  to  remember  thee ;  His  body  bruised  for  sin : 

Help  each  poor  trembler  to  repeat,        Remember  this  in  eating  bread, 
For  me  he  died,  for  me!  And  this  in  drinking  wine. 

Thj'  suff'rings.  Lord,  each  sacred  sign    Approach  his  royal  board. 
To  our  remembrance  brings :  In  his  rich  garments  clad : 

We  eat  the  bread,  and  drink  the  wine,  Join  every  tongue  to  praise  the  Lord, 
But  think  on  nobler  things.  And  every  heart  be  glad. 

Oh  tune  our  tongues,  and  set  in  frame  The  Father  gives  the  Son; 

Each  heart  that  pants  for  thee,  The  Son,  his  flesh  and  blood : 

To  sing — Hosanna  to  the  Lamb,  The  Spirit  seals ;  and  faith  puts  on 

The  Lamb  that  died  for  me !  The  righteousness  of  God. 

Teacher.  I  have  received  of  the  Lord,  that  which  also  I 
delivered  unto  you,  that  the  Lord  Jesus,  the  same  night  in 
which  he  wa.s  betrayed,  took  bread.  1  Cor.  xi.  23. 

Scholars.  And  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  brake  it,  and 
said,  Take,  eat ;  this  is  my  body,  which  is  broken  for  yon : 
this  do  in  remembrance  of  me.  1  Cor.  xi.  24. 

T.  After  the  same  manner  also,  he  took  the  cup,  when  he 
had  supped,  saying,  This  cup  is  the  new  testament  in  my 
blood ;  this  do  ye,  as  often  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of 
me.  1  Cor.  xi.  25. 

95 


98  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

S.  For  as  often  as  ye  eat  this  bread,  and  drink  this  cup,  ye 
do  show  the  Lord's  death  till  he  come.  1  Cor.  xi.  26, 

T.  And  they  continued  steadfastly  in  the  apostles'  doctrine 
and  fellowship,  and  in  breaking  of  bread,  and  in  prayers. 
Acts  ii.  42. 

S.  And  they  continued  daily  with  one  accord  in  the  tem- 
ple, and  breaking  bread  from  house  to  house,  did  eat  their 
meat  with  gladness  and  singleness  of  heart,  praising  God,  and 
having  favor  with  all  the  people.  And  the  Lord  added  to  the 
Church  daily  such  as  should  be  saved.  Acts  ii.  46,  47. 

T.  Purge  out  therefore  the  old  leaven,  that  ye  may  be  a 
new  lump,  as  ye  are  unleavened.  For  even  Christ  our  pass- 
over  is  sacrificed  for  us.  1  Cor.  v.  7. 

S.  Let  us  keep  the  feast,  not  with  old  leaven,  neither  with 
the  leaven  of  malice  and  wickedness ;  but  with  the  unleav- 
ened bread  of  sincerity  and  truth.  1  Cor,  v.  8. 

T.  Our  fathers  did  all  eat  the  same  spiritual  meat,  and  did 
drink  the  same  spiritual  drink  (for  they  drank  of  that  spir- 
itual Kock  that  followed  them :  and  that  Eock  was  Christ). 
1  Cor.  X.  3,  4. 

S.  The  cup  of  blessing  which  we  bless,  is  it  not  the  com- 
munion of  the  blood  of  Christ  ?  The  bread  which  we  break, 
is  it  not  the  communion  of  the  body  of  Christ?  1  Cor.  x.  16. 

T.  For  we,  being  many,  are  one  bread  and  one  body :  for 
we  are  all  partakers  of  that  one  bread.  1  Cor.  x.  17. 

S.  Ye  cannot  drink  the  cup  of  the  Lord  and  the  cup  of 
devils :  ye  cannot  be  partakers  of  the  Lord's  table  and  of  the 
table  of  devils.     1  Cor.  x.  21. 

-  T.  Whosoever  shall  eat  this  bread,  and  drink  this  cup  of 
the  Lord,  unworthily,  shall  be  guilty  of  the  body  and  blood 
of  the  Lord.  Let  a  man  examine  himself,  and  so  let  him  eat 
of  that  bread,  and  drink  of  that  cup.     1  Cor.  xi.  27,  28. 

S.  For  he  that  eateth  and  drinketh  unworthily,  eateth  and 
drinketh  damnation  to  himself;  not  discerning  the  I^ord's 
body.  1  Cor.  xi.  29. 


OHEIST  AS  EEDEEMER. 


Twenty-tliird  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning-. 

HYMN  89.     c.  M.  HYMN  90.     s.  m. 

Franklin.  Hoffman. 

PLUNGED  iu  a  gulf  of  dark  despair    OUR  8ins  on  Christ  were  laid ; 

We  wretched  sinners  lay,  He  bore  the  mighty  load ; 

Without  one  cheering  beaiu  of  hope,  Our  ransom-price  he  fully  paid 
Or  spark  of  glimm'ring  day.  In  groans  and  tears  and  blood. 

With  pitying  eyes  the  Prince  of  peace  To  save  a  world  he  dies  ; 

Beheld  our  helpless  griet;  Sinners,  behold  the  Lamb! 

He  saw,  and  (0  amazing  love !)  To  him  lift  up  your  longing  eyes  ; 

He  flew  to  our  relief.  Seek  mercy  in  his  name. 

Down  from  the  shining  seats  above  Pardon  and  peace  abound ; 

With  joyful  haste  he  fled;  He  will  your  sins  forgive; 

Enter'd  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh.  Salvation  in  his  name  is  found — 

And  dwelt  among  the  dead.  He  bids  the  sinner  live. 

Oh  for  this  love  let  rocks  and  hills  Jesus,  we  look  to  thee  : 

Their  lasting  silence  bi-eak ;  Where  else  can  sinners  go? 

And  all  harmonious  human  tongues  Thy  boundless  love  shall  set  us  free 

The  Saviour's  piaises  speak.  From  wretchedness  and  woe. 

Teacher,  The  Eedeemer  shall  come  to  Zion,  and  unto  them 
that  turn  from  transgression  in  Jacob,  saith  the  Lord.  Isa. 
ILx.  20. 

Scholars.  This  is  a  faithful  saying,  and  worthy  of  all  ac- 
ceptation, that  Christ  Jesus  came  into  the  world  to  save  sinners. 
1  Tim.  i.  15. 

T.  When  we  were  enemies  we  were  reconciled  to  God  by 
the  death  of  his  Son.  Eom.  v.  10. 

S.  Who  gave  himself  for  our  sins,  that  he  might  deliver  us 
from  this  present  evil  world.  Gal.  i.  4. 

T.  It  pleased  the  Father,  that  in  him  should  all  fullness 
dwell,  and  having  made  peace  through  the  blood  of  his  cross, 
by  him  to  reconcile  all  things  to  himself.  Col.  i.  19. 

9  G  97 


98  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL.      ■ 

S.  When  the  fullness  of  time  had  come,  God  sent  forth  his 
Son,  made  of  a  woman,  made  under  the  law,  to  redeem  them 
that  were  under  the  law,  that  we  might  receive  the  adoption 
of  sons.  Gal.  iv.  4. 

T.  He  gave  himself  for  us,  that  he  might  redeem  us  from 
all  iniquity,  and  purify  unto  himself  a  peculiar  people,  zeal- 
ous of  good  works.  Tit.  ii.  14. 

S.  We  are  justified  freely,  by  his  grace,  through  the  re- 
demption that  is  in  Jesus  Christ.  Eom.  iii.  24. 

T.  But  of  him  are  ye  in  Christ  Jesus,  who  of  God  is  made 
unto  us  wisdom  and  righteousness,  and  sanctification  and  re- 
demption. 1  Cor.  i.  30. 

S.  He  was  wounded  for  our  transgressions,  he  was  bruised 
for  our  iniquities,  the  chastisement  of  our  peace  was  upon  him, 
and  with  his  stripes  are  we  healed.  Isa.  liii.  6. 

T.  Forasmuch  as  ye  know  that  ye  were  not  redeemed  with 
corruptible  things,  as  silver  and  gold,  from  your  vain  conver- 
sation received  by  tradition  from  your  fathers ;  but  with  the 
precious  blood  of  Christ,  as  of  a  lamb  without  blemish  and 
without  spot.  1  Pet.  i.  18,  19. 

S.  By  his  own  blood  he  entered  in  once  into  the  holy  place, 
having  obtained  eternal  redemption  for  us.  Heb,  ix.  12. 

T.  Christ  hath  redeemed  us  from  the  curse  of  the  law, 
being  made  a  curse  for  us :  for  it  is  written.  Cursed  is  every 
one  that  hangeth  on  a  tree.  That  the  blessing  of  Abraham 
might  come  on  the  Gentiles  through,  Jesus  Christ :  that  we 
might  receive  the  promise  of  the  Spirit  through  faith.  Gal.  ii. 
13,  14. 

S.  Thou  art  worthy :  for  thou  wast  slain,  and  hast  re- 
deemed us  to  God  by  thy  blood,  out  of  every  kindred  and 
tongue,  and  people  and  nation.  Rev.  v.  9. 

T,  Grace  be  to  you,  and  peace  from  God  the  Father,  and 
from  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Gal.  i.  3. 

S.  Who  gave  himself  for  our  sins,  that  he  might  deliver 
us  from  this  present  evil  world,  according  to  the  will  of  God 
and  of  our  Father :  to  whom  be  glory  for  ever  and  ever. 
Amen.  Gal.  i.  4,  5. 


OHEIST  AS  SAVIOUE. 


Twenty-third  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN  91.     s.  M.  HYMN  92.     l.  m. 

Thatcher.  Clinton. 

JESUS,  thou  Source  divine,  JESUS,  and  shall  it  ever  be. 

Whence  hope  and  comfort  flow, —  A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee? 

Jesus,  no  other  name  than  thine  Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise. 

Can  save  from  endless  woe.  Whose  glories  shine  through  endU-sg 

[days. 

None  else  will  heaven  approve :  Ashamed  of  Jesus ! — that  dear  Friend, 

Thou  art  the  only  way.  On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  ; 

Ordain'd  by  everlasting  love.  No ! — when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 

To  realms  of  endless  day.  That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

Here  let  our  feet  abide.  Ashamed  of  Jesus ! — yes  I  may, 

Nor  from  thy  path  depart :  When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away ; 

Direct  our  steps,  thou  gracious  Guide !  No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
And  cheer  the  fainting  heart.  No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

Safe  through  this  world  of  night  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 

Lead  to  the  blissful  plains —  Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain  ; 

The  regions  of  unclouded  light,  And,  oh  maj'  this  my  glory  be — 

Where  joy  for  ever  reigns.  That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me. 

Teacher.  The  Father  sent  the  Son  to  be  the  Saviour  of  the 
world.  1  John  iv.  14. 

Scholars.  For  the  Son  of  man  is  come  to  save  that  which  is 
lost.  Luke  xviii.  11. 

T,  This  is  a  faithful  saying,  and  worthy  of  all  acceptation, 
tlmt  Christ  Jesus  came  into  the  world  to  save  sinners.  1  Tim. 
i.  15. 

S.  Our  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ,  liath  abolished  death,  and 
brought  life  and  immortality  to  light.  2  Tim.  i.  10. 

T.  Wherefore  he  is  able  also  to  save  them  to  the  uttermost 
that  come  unto  God  by  him,  seeing  he  ever  liveth  to  make 
intercession  for  them.  Heb.  vii.  25. 


100  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

S.  For  if,  when  we  were  enemies,  we  were  reconciled  to 
God  by  the  death  of  his  Son;  much  more,  being  reconciled, 
we  shall  be  saved  by  his  life.  Kora.  v.  10. 

T.  Fear  not,  for  behold,  I  bring  you  good  tidings  of  great 
joy,  which  shall  be  to  all  people.  For  unto  you  is  born  this 
day,  in  the  city  of  David,  a  Saviour,  which  is  Christ  the  Lord. 
Luke  ii.  10,  11. 

S.  Him  hath  God  exalted  with  his  right  hand  to  be  a 
Prince  and  a  Saviour,  to  give  repentance  -to  Israel,  and  for- 
giveness of  sins.  Acts  v.  81. 

T.  Of  this  man's  seed  hath  God,  according  to  his  promise, 
raised  unto  Israel  a  Saviour,  Jesus.  Acts  xiii.  23. 

S.  Thou  shalt  call  his  name  Jesus,  for  he  shall  save  his 
people  from  their  sins.  Matt.  i.  21. 

T.  He  will  swallow  up  death  in  victory ;  and  the  Lord 
God  will  wipe  away  tears  from  off  all  faces ;  and  the  rebuke 
of  his  people  shall  he  take  away  from  off  all  the  earth.  Isa. 
XXV.  8. 

S.  And  it  shall  be  said  in  that  day,  Lo,  This  is  our  God ; 
we  have  waited  for  him,  and  he  will  save  us :  this  is  the  Lord ; 
we  have  waited  for  him,  we  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  his 
salvation.  Isa.  xxv.  9. 

T.  The  Son  of  man  is  not  come  to  destroy  men's  lives,  but 
to  save  them.  Luke  ix.  56. 

S.  And  if  any  man  hear  my  words,  and  believe  not,  I 
judge  him  not :  for  I  came  not  to  judge  the  world,  but  to  save 
the  world.  John  xii.  47. 

T.  "We  believe  that  through  the  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  we  shall  be  saved.  Acts  xv.  11. 

S.  Our  conversation  is  in  heaven,  from  whence  we  look  for 
the  Saviour,  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Phil.  iii.  20. 

T.  Grace,  mercy  and  peace  from  God  the  Father,  and  the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour.  Tit.  i.  4. 

S.  To  the  only  wise  God,  our  Saviour,  be  glory  and  ma- 
jesty, dominion  and  power,  both  now  and  ever.  Amen ! 
Jude  25. 


OHEIST  AS  MEDIATOE. 


Twenty-fourth  Sunday  in  the  Year.  Morning. 

HYMN  93.     c.  M.  HYMN  94.     s.  n. 

Irish.  Lane. 

WITH  joy  we  meditate  the  grace  LORD,  how  shall  sinners  dare 

Of  our  High  Priest  above ;  Look  up  to  thine  abode  ? 

His  heart  is  made  of  tenderness,  Or  offer  their  imperfect  prayer 

His  bowels  melt  with  love.  Before  a  holy  God  ? 

Touch'd  with  a  sympathy  within,         Bright  terrors  guard  thy  seat, 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame ;  And  glories  veil  thy  face; 

He  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean,  Yet  mercy  calls  us  to  thy  feet, 
For  he  hath  felt  the  same.  And  to  thy  throne  of  grace. 

He,  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh.  My  soul,  with  cheerful  eye 

Pour'd  out  strong  cries  and  tears,         See  where  thy  Saviour  stands — 

And  in  his  measure  feels  afresh  The  glorious  Advocate  on  high, 
What  every  member  bears.  With  incense  in  his  hands. 

He'll  never  quench  the  smoking  flax,  Teach  my  weak  heart,  0  Lord, 
But  raise  it  to  a  flame;  With  faith  to  call  thee  mine ; 

The  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks,        Bid  me  pronounce  the  blissful  word— 
Nor  scorns  the  meanest  name.  Father — with  joy  divine. 

Teacher.  There  is  one  God,  and  one  Mediator  between  God 
and  man,  the  man  Christ  Jesus.  1  Tim.  ii.  5, 

Scholars.  Who  gave  himself  for  us,  that  he  might  redeem 
us  from  all  iniquity,  and  purify  unto  himself  a  peculiar 
people,  zealous  of  good  works.  Titus  ii.  14. 

T.  And  if  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  advocate  with  the 
Father,  Jesus  Christ  the  righteous.  1  John  ii.  1. 

S.  And  he  is  the  propitiation  for  our  sins:  and  not  for  ours 
only,  but  also  for  the  sins  of  the  whole  world.  1  John  ii.  2. 

T.  He  entered  into  heaven  itself,  now  to  appear  in  the 
presence  of  God  for  us.  Heb.  ix.  24. 

S.  For  if  he  were  on  earth,  he  should  not  be  a  priest, 
9*  101 


102  SAEBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

peeing  that  there  are  priests  that  offer  gifts  according  to  the 
law.  Heb.  viii,  4, 

T.  But  now  hath  he  obtained  a  more  excellent  ministry, 
by  how  much  also  he  is  the  mediator  of  a  better  covenant, 
which  was  established  upon  better  promises.  Heb.  viii.  6. 

S.  That  he  might  be  a  merciful  and  faithful  Higii  Priest 
in  things  pertaining  to  God,  to  make  reconciliation  for  the 
sins  of  the  people.  Heb.  ii.  17. 

T.  But  Christ  being  come  a  high  priest  of  good  things  to 
come,  by  a  greater  and  more  perfect  tabernacle,  not  made 
with  hands,  that  is  to  say,  not  of  this  building.  Heb.  ix.  11. 

S.  Neither  by  the  blood  of  goats  and  calves,  but  by  his 
own  blood,  he  entered  in  once  into  the  holy  place,  having 
obtained  eternal  redemption  for  us.  Heb.  ix.  12. 

T.  For  if  the  blood  of  bulls  and  of  goats,  and  the  ashes 
of  a  heifer  sprinkling  the  unclean,  sanctifieth  to  the  purifying 
of  the  flesh.  Heb.  ix.  13. 

*S'.  How  much  more  shall  the  blood  of  Clirist,  who  through 
the  eternal  Spirit  offered  himself  without  spot  to  God,  purge 
your  conscience  from  dead  works  to  serve  the  living  God  ? 
Heb.  ix.  14. 

T.  And  for  this  cause  he  is  the  mediator  of  the  new  testament, 
that  by  means  of  death,  for  the  redemption  of  the  transgressions 
that  were  under  the  first  testament,  they  which  are  called  might 
receive  the  promise  of  eternal  inheritance.  Heb.  ix.  15. 

S.  Wherefore  he  is  able  to  save  them  to  the  uttermost  that 
come  unto  God  by  him,  seeing  he  ever  liveth  to  make  inter- 
cession for  them.  Heb.  vii.  25. 

T.  For  such  a  high  priest  became  us,  who  is  holy,  harm- 
less, undefiled,  separate  from  sinners,  and  made  higher  than 
the  heavens.  Heb.  vii.  26. 

S.  Who  needeth  not  daily,  as  those  high  priests,  to  offer 
up  sacrifice  first  for  his  own  sins,  and  then  for  the  people's: 
for  this  he  did  once,  when  he  offered  up  himself.  Heb.  vii.  27. 

T.  Seeing  then  that  we  have  a  great  High  Priest,  that  is 
passed  into  the  heavens,  Jesus  th€  Son  of  God,  let  us  hold 
fast  our  profession.  Heb.  iv.  14. 


GOD'S  LOYE  IB  THE  GIFT  OP  CHEIST. 

Twenty-fourth  Sunday  in  tlie  Year.  Evening. 

HYMN  95.     c.  M.  HYMN  96.     s.  m. 

Ephe^us.  Alva. 

FATHER,  to  thee  my  soul  I  lift ;  GREAT  God,  accept  a  heart 

My  soul  on  thee  depends ;  That  pants  to  sing  thy  praise : 

Convinced  that  every  perfect  gift  Thou  who  without  beginning  art, 

From  thee  alone  descends.  And  without  end  of  days : 

Mercy  and  grace  are  thine  alone,  Thy  goodness  is  display'd, 

And  power  and  wisdom  too :  On  all  thy  works  impress'd ; 

Without  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son  Thou  lovest  all  thy  hands  liave  made, 

We  nothing  good  can  do.  But  man  thou  lovest  best. 

We  cannot  speak  one  useful  word.  Gracious  art  thou  to  all 

One  holy  thought  conceive,  Who  truly  turn  to  thee; 

Unless,  in  answer  to  our  Lord,  Oh  hear  me  then  for  pardon  call, 

Thyself  the  blessing  give.  And  show  thy  grace  to  me. 

His   blood    demands   the    purchased  Through  mercy  reconciled. 
His  blood's  availing  plea        [grace.     For  Jesus'  sake  forgiven  ; 

Obtained  the  help  for  all  our  race,       Receive,  0  Lord,  thy  favor'd  child, 
And  sends  it  down  to  me.  To  sing  thy  praise  in  heaven. 

Teacher.  The  Father  sent  the  Son  to  be  the  Saviour  of  the 
Avorld.  1  John  iv.  14. 

Scholars.  God  sent  his  only-begolten  Son  into  the  world, 
that  we  might  live  through  him.  1  John  iv.  9. 

T.  Burnt-offering  and  sin-offering  hast  thou  not  required. 
Then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come :  in  the  volume  of  the  book  it  is 
v/ritten  of  me,  I  delight  to  do  thy  will,  O  my  God:  yea,  thy 
law  is  within  my  heart.  Ps.  xl.  6,  7,  8. 

S.  I  have  preached  righteousness  in  the  great  congregation : 
lo,  I  have  not  refrained  my  lips,  O  Lord,  thou  knowest.  Ps.  xl.  9. 

T.  When  the  fullness  of  time  had  come,  God  sent  his 
Son,  made  of  a  woman,  made  under  the  law,  to  redeem  them 
that  were  under  the  law,  that  we  might  receive  the  adoption 
of  sons.  Gal.  iv.  4. 

103 


104  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

aS'.  For  it  pleased  the  Father,  that  in  him  should  all  full- 
ness dwell ;  and,  having  made  peace  through  the  blood  of 
liis  cross,  by  him  to  reconcile  all  things  unto  himself.  Col. 
i.  19,  20. 

T.  For  God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only- 
begotten  Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him  should  not 
perish,  but  have  everlasting  life.  John  iii.  16. 

S.  Herein  is  love,  not  that  we  loved  God,  but  that  he 
loved  us,  and  sent  his  Son  to  be  the  propitiation  for  our  sins. 
1  John  iv.  10. 

T.  In  this  was  manifested  the  love  of  God  toward  us,  be- 
cause that  God  sent  his  only-begotten  Son  into  the  world,  that 
we  might  live  through  him.  1  John  iv.  9. 

S.  If  God  so  loved  us,  we  ought  also  to  love  one  another. 
1  John  iv.  11. 

T.  The  God  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Father  of  glory, 
give  unto  you  the  spirit  of  wisdom  and  revelation  in  the 
knowledge  of  him.  Eph.  i.  17. 

S.  Blessed  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  which,  according  to  his  abundant  mercy,  hath  be- 
gotten" us  again  unto  a  lively  hope  by  the  resurrection  of 
Jesus  Christ  from  the  dead.  1  Pet.  i.  3. 

T.  Blessed  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  hath  blessed  us  with  all  spiritual  blessings  in 
heavenly  places  in  Christ.  Eph.  i.  3. 

S.  In  whom  we  have  redemption  through  his  blood,  the 
forgiveness  of  sins,  according  to  the  riches  of  his  grace. 
Eph.  i.  7. 

T.  Of  which  salvation  the  prophets  have  inquired  and 
searched  diligently,  who  prophesied  of  the  grace  that  should 
come  unto  you.  1  Pet,  i.  10. 

*S'.  Searching  what,  or  what  manner  of  time  the  Spirit  of 
Christ  which  was  in  them  did  signify,  when  it  testified  before- 
hand the  sufferings  of  Christ,  and  the  glory  that  should  follow. 
1  Pet.  i.  11. 

T.  Thanks  be  unto  God  for  his  unspeakable  gift.  2  Cor. 
\x.  15. 


BENEFITS  or  THE  GIFT  OF  OHKIST. 

Twenty-fifth  Sunday  in  tlie  Year.     Morning. 

HYMN  97.     s.  M.  HYMN  98.     c.  m. 

St.  Thomas.  Delight. 

WHAT  majesty  and  grace  THY  ceaseless,  uuexhausted  love, 

Through  all  the  gospel  shine !  Unmerited  and  free, 

'Tis  God  that  speaks,  and  we  confess  Delights  our  evil  to  remove, 

The  doctrine  most  divine.  And  helps  our  misery. 

Down  from  his  throne  on  high  Thou  waitest  to  be  gracious  still: 

The  mighty  Saviour  comes,  Thou  dost  with  sinners  bear ; 

Lays  his  bright  robes  of  glory  by.  That,  saved,  we  may  thy  goodness  feel, 

And  feeble  flesh  assumes.  And  all  thy  grace  declare. 

The  debt  that  sinners  owed  Thy  goodness  and  thy  truth  to  me, 

Upon  the  cross  he  pays  :  [God      To  every  soul  abound ; 

Then  through  the  clouds  ascends  to  A  vast,  unfathomable  sea, 

'Midst  shouts  of  loftiest  praise.  Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drcrwn'd. 

There  our  High  Priest  appears  Its  streams  the  whole  creation  reach, 

Before  his  Father's  throne ;  So  plenteous  is  the  store ; 

Mingles  his  merits  with  our  tears,  Enough  for  all,  enough  for  each, 

And  pours  salvation  down.  Enough  for  evermore. 

Teacher.  There  shall  be  a  fountain  opened  to  the  house  of 
David  and  to  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem,  for  sin  and  for 
uncleanness.  Zech.  xiii.  1. 

Scholars.  Herein  is  love,  not  that  we  loved  God,  but  that 
he  loved  us,  and  sent  his  Son  to  be  the  propitiation  for  our 
sins.  1  John  iv.  10. 

T.  Christ  loved  the  Church,  and  gave  himself  for  it,  that 
he  might  sanctify  and  cleanse  it.  Eph.  v.  25. 

S.  Not  by  works  of  righteousness  which  we  have  done, 
but  according  to  his  mercy  he  saved  us,  by  the  washing  of 
regeneration,  and  renewing  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Tit.  iii.  5. 

T.     By  hira,  all  that  believe  are  justified  from  all  things? 

105 


106  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

from  which  they  could  not  be  justified  by  the  law  of  Moses. 
Acts  xiii.  39. 

S.  Being  justified  by  faith,  we  have  peace  with  God, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Kora.  v.  1. 

T.  The  grace  of  God  that  bringeth  salvation  hath  appeared 
to  all  men.  Tit.  ii.  11. 

S.  Unto  every  one  of  us  is  given  grace  according  to  the 
measure  of  the  gift  of  Christ.  Eph.  iv.  7. 

T.  The  grace  of  God,  and  the  gift  by  grace,  which  is  by 
one  man,  Jesus  Christ,  hath  abounded  unto  many.  Eom.  v.  15. 

S.  Of  his  fullness  have  we  all  received,  and  grace  for 
grace.  John  i.  16. 

T.  God  sent  his  only-begotten  Son  into  the  world  that  we 
might  live  through  him.  1  John  iv.  9. 

S.  In  him  was  life,  and  the  life  Avas  the  light  of  men. 
John  i.  4. 

T.  For  the  life  was  manifested,  and  we  have  seen  it,  and 
bear  witness,  and  show  unto  you  that  eternal  life  which  was 
with  the  Father,  and  was  manifested  unto  us.  1  John  i.  2. 

S.  He  that  hath  the  Son  hath  life,  and  he  that  hath  not 
the  Son  of  God  hath  not  life.  1  John  v.  12. 

T.  Lord,  to  whom  shall  we  go  ?  thou  hast  the  word  of 
eternal  life.  John  v.  68. 

S.  Jesus  saith,  I  am  the  way,  and  the  truth  and  the  life ; 
no  man  cometli  unto  the  Father  but  by  me.  John  xiv.  6. 

T.  Whosoever  drinketh  of  the  water  that  I  shall  give 
him,  shall  never  thirst,  but  the  water  that  I  shall  give  him 
shall  be  in  him  a  well  of  water  springing  up  into  everlasting 
life.  John  iv.  14. 

S.  I  am  the  living  bread,  which  came  down  from  heaven : 
if  any  man  eat  of  this  bread,  he  shall  live  for  ever.  John 
vi.  51. 

T.  Labor  not  for  the  meat  that  perishetli,  but  for  that 
meat  which  endureth  unto  everlasting  life,  which  the  Son  of 
man  shall  give  unto  you.  John  vi.  27. 

*S'.  Thanks  be  unto  God  for  his  unspeakable  gift.  2  Cor. 
ix.  15. 


BEIJEFITS  OP  THE  DEATH  OF  CHRIST. 

Twenty-fifth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN  99.     c.  M.      .  HYMN  100.     s.  m. 

Fountain.  Lathrop. 

THERE  is  a  fonntain  fill'd  with  blood,  NOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts 

Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins ;  On  Jewish  altars  slain, 

And   sinners,  plunged   beneath  that  Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains,     [flood      Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  seo  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 
That  fountain  in  his  day ;  Takes  all  oiir  sins  away — 

And  there  may  I,  though  vile  as  he,  A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name. 
Wash  all  my  sins  away.  And  richer  blood  than  they. 

Thou  dying  Lamb !  thy  precious  blood  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 
Shall  never  lose  its  power.  On  that  dear  head  of  thine — 

Till  all  the  ransom'd  Church  of  God  While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
Are  saved,  to  sin  no  more.  And  there  confess  my  sin. 

E'er  since,  by  faith,!  saw  the  stream  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 
Thy  flowing  wounds  supply,  The  burdens  thou  didst  bear, 

Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 'When  hanging  on  the  accursed  tree. 
And  shall  be  till  I  die.  And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 

Teacher.  I  delivered  unto  you  first  of  all  that  which  I  also 
received,  how  that  Christ  died  for  our  sins,  according  to  the 
Scriptures.  1  Cor.  xv.  3. 

Scholars.  When  we  were  yet  without  strength,  in  due  time 
Christ  died  for  the  ungodly.  Rora.  v.  6. 

T.  God  commendeth  his  love  toward  us,  in  that  while  we 
were  yet  sinners,  Christ  died  for  us.  Rom.  v.  8. 

S.  I  am  the  good  Shepherd  ;  the  good  shepherd  giveth  his 
life  for  the  sheep.  John  x.  11. 

lor 


108  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

T.  Christ  also  hath  loved  us,  and  hath  given  himself  for 
us.  Eph.  V.  2. 

S.  The  Lord  Jesus  Christ  gave  himself  for  our  sins,  that 
he  might  deliver  us  from  this  present  evil  world.  Gal.  i.  3,  4. 

T.  He  gave  himself  for  us,  that  he  might  redeem  us  from 
all  iniquity,  and  purify  unto  himself  a  peculiar  people,  zealous 
of  good  works.  Tit.  ii.  14. 

S.  He  was  wounded  for  our  transgressions,  he  was  bruised 
for  our  iniquities ;  the  chastisement  of  our  peace  was  upon 
him  ;  and  with  his  stripes  we  are  healed.  Isa.  liii.  5. 
•  T.  For  Christ  also  hath  once  suffered  for  sins,  the  just  for 
the  unjust,  that  he  might  bring  us  to  God,  being  put  to  death 
in  the  flesh,  but  quickened  by  the  Spirit.  1  Pet.  iii.  18. 

S.  He  died  for  all,  that  they  which  live  should  not  hence- 
forth live  unto  themselves,  but  unto  him,  which  died  for  them, 
and  rose  again.  2  Cor.  v.  15. 

T.  The  life  which  I  now  live  in  the  flesh,  I  live  by  faith 
in  the  Son  of  God,  who  loved  me,  and  gave  himself  for  me. 
Gal.  ii.  20. 

S.    Without  shedding  of  blood  is  no  remission.  Heb.  ix.  22. 

T.  The  blood  of  Jesus  Christ  cleanseth  us  from  all  sin. 
1  John  i.  7. 

S.  He  is  the  propitiation  for  our  sins ;  and  not  for  ours 
only,  but  also  for  the  sins  of  the  whole  world.  1  John  ii.  2. 

T.  We  also  joy  in  God,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by 
whom  we  have  now  received  the  atonement.  Rom.  v.  11. 

S.  In  whom  we  have  redemption  through  his  blood,  the 
forgiveness  of  sins,  according  to  the  riches  of  his  grace. 
Wherein  he  hath  abounded  toward  us  in  all  wisdom  and  pru- 
dence; having  made  known  unto  us  the  mystery  of  his  will, 
according  to  his  good  pleasure,  which  he  hath  purposed  in 
himself.  Eph.  i.  7,  8,  9. 

T.  Unto  him  that  loved  us,  and  washed  us  from  our  sins 
in  his  own  blood,  and  hath  made  us  kings  and  priests  unto 
God  and  his  Father,  to  him  be  glory  and  dominion  for  ever 
and  ever.    Amen,  Rev.  i.  5,  6. 


PEOMISE  OP  THE  HOLT  GHOST. 

Twenty-sixth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN   101.     L.  M.  HYMN"   102.     l.  m. 

Ware.  Compassion. 

JESUS,  we  on  the  words  depend  LORD,  we  believe  to  us  and  ours, 

Spoken  by  thee  while  present  here —    The  apostolic  promise  given  ; 
The  Father  in  my  name  shall  send      We  wait  the  pentecostal  powers — 
The  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter,  The  IJoIy  Ghost  sent  down   from 

[heaven. 
That  promise,  made  to  Adam's  race,    Assembled  here  with  one  accord. 

Now,  Lord,  in  us,  we  pray,  fulfill ;  Calmly  we  wait  the  promised  grace, 
And  give  the  Spirit  of  thy  grace,  The  purchase  of  our  dying  Lord ; 

To  teach  us  all  thy  pei-fect  will.  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  and  fill  the  phice. 

That  heavenly  Teacher  of  mankind,    If  every  one  that  asks  may  find — 

That  Guide  infallible,  impart —  If  still  thou  dost  on  sinners  fall — 

To  bring  thy  sayings  to  our  mind.        Come  as  a  mighty  rushing  wind ; 

And  write  them  on  each  faithful      Great  grace  be  now  upon  us  all. 
[heart. 
He  only  can  the  words  apply.  Ah !  leave  us  not  to  mourn  below, 

Through  which  we  endless  life  pos-      Or  long  for  thy  return  to  pine ; 
And  deal  to  each  his  legacy —    [sess ;  Now,  Lord,  the  Comforter  bestow, 

Our  Lord's  unutterable  peace.  And  fix  in  us  the  Guest  divine. 

Teacher.  I  will  pour  out  my  Spirit  upon  you,  I  will  make 
known  my  words  unto  you.  Prov.  i.  23. 

Scholars.  I  will  pour  water  upon  him  that  is  thirsty,  and 
floods  upon  the  dry  ground :  I  will  pour  my  Spirit  upon  thy 
seed,  and  my  blessing  upon  thine  offspring.  Isa.  xliv.  3. 

T.  And  I  will  give  them  one  heart,  and  I  will  put  a  new 
spirit  within  you,  and  I  will  take  the  stony  heart  out  of  their 
flesh,  and  will  give  them  a  heart  of  flesh :  that  they  may  walk 
in  my  statutes,  and  keep  mine  ordinances,  and  do  them. 
Ezek.'xi.  19,  20. 

S.  And  I  will  put  my  Spirit  within  you,  and  cause  you  to 
walk  in  my  statutes,  and  ye  shall  keep  my  judgments,  and  do 
them.  Ezek.  xxxvi.  27. 

10  109 


110  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

T.  And,  behold,  I  send  the  pronii.-e  of  my  Father  upon 
you ;  but  tarry  ye  in  the  city  of  Jerusalem  until  ye  be  endued 
with  power  from  on  high.  Luke  xxvii.  49. 

S.  I  will  pour  upon  the  house  of  David,  and  upon  the 
inhabitants  of  Jerusalem,  the  spirit  of  grace  and  of  supplica- 
tion :  and  they  shall  look  upon  me  whom  they  have  pierced, 
and  they  shall  mourn  for  him,  as  one  that  mourneth  for  his 
only  son,  and  shall  be  in  bitterness  for  him,  as  one  that  is  in 
bitterness  for  his  first-born.  Zech.  xii.  10. 

T.  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  afterward,  that  I  will  pour 
out  my  Spirit  upon  all  flesh ;  and  your  sons  and  your  daugh- 
ters shall  prophesy,  your  old  men  shall  dream  dreams,  and 
your  young  men  shall  see  visions.  Joel  ii.  28. 

S.  And  also  uj)on  the  servants  and  upon  the  handmaids  in 
those  days  will  I  pour  out  my  Spirit.  Joel  ii.  29. 

T.  Therefore,  being  by  the  right  hand  of  God  exalted,  and 
having  received  of  the  Father  the  promise  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
he  hath  shed  forth  this,  which  ye  now  see  and  hear.  Acts  ii. 
33. 

S.  This  is  my  covenant  with  them,  saith  the  Lord ;  My 
Spirit  that  is  upon  thee,  and  my  words  which  I  have  put  in 
thy  mouth,  shall  not  depart  out  of  thy  mouth,  nor  out  of 
the  mouth  of  thy  seed,  nor  out  of  the  mouth  of  thy  seed's 
seed,  saith  the  Lord,  from  henceforth  and  for  ever.  Isa.  lix. 
2L 

T.  The  Comforter,  which  is  the  Holy  Ghost,  whom  the 
Father  will  send  in  my  name,  he  shall  teach  you  all  things 
and  bring  all  things  to  your  remembrance,  whatsoever  I  have 
said  to  you.  John  xiv.  26. 

S.  When  he,  the  Spirit  of  truth,  is  come,  he  will  guide  you 
into  all  truth:  for  he  shall  not  speak  of  himself:  but  whatso- 
ever he  shall  hear,  that  shall  he  speak  :  and  he  will  show  you 
things  to  come.  John  xvi.  13. 

T.  The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  all. 
Amen.  2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 


GIFT  OF  THE  HOLY  GEOST. 


Twenty-sixth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN  103.    p.  M. 

Solitude. 
SINNERS,  lift  up  your  hearts,  To  make  an  end  of  sin. 

The  promise  to  receive;  And  Satan's  work  destroy, 

Jesus  himself  imparts —  He  brings  his  kingdom  in — 

He  comes  in  man  to  live:  Peace,  righteousness  and. joy: 

The  Holy  Ghost  to  man  is  givi'n ;         The  Holy  Ghost  to  man  is  given  ; 
Itejoice  in  God  sent  down  from  heaven. Rejoice  in  God  sent  down  from  heaven. 

Jesus  is  glorified,  From  heaven  he  shall  once  more 

And  gives  the  Comforter,  Triumphantly  descend, 

His  Spirit,  to  reside  And  all  his  saints  restore 

In  all  his  members  here;  To  joys  that  never  end : 

The  Holy  Ghost  to  man  is  given  ;         Then,  then, when  all  our  joys  are  given, 
Rejoice  in  God  sent  down  from  heaven. Rejoice  in  God,  rejoice  in  heaven. 

Teacher.  Except  a  man  be  born  of  water  and  of  the  Spirit 
he  cannot  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God.  That  which  is  born 
of  the  flesh  is  flesh,  and  that  which  is  born  of  the  Spirit  is 
spirit.  John  iii.  5,  6. 

Scholars.  God  also  hath  given  unto  us  his  Holy  Spirit. 
1  Thess.  iv.  8. 

T.  The  love  of  God  is  shed  abroad  in  onr  hearts,  by  the 
Holy  Ghost  which  is  given  unto  us.  Kom.  v.  5. 

S.  God  hath  sent  forth  the  Spirit  of  his  Son  into  our 
hearts,  crying  Abba,  Father.  Gal.  iv.  6. 

T.  Tlie  God  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Father  of  Glory, 
give  unto  you  the  spirit  of  wisdom  and  revelation  in  the  know- 
ledge of  him.  Eph.  i.  17. 

S.  Hereby  we  know  that  we  dwell  in  him,  and  he  in  us, 
because  he  halh  given  us  of  his  Spirit.  1  John  iv.  13. 

Ill 


112  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

T.  Seeing  ye  have  purified  your  souls  in  obeying  the  truth 
through  the  Spirit  unto  unfeigned  love  of  the  brethren,  see 
that  ye  love  one  another  with  a  pure  heart  fervently,  1  Pet. 
i.  22.' 

S.  He  that  loveth  not  his  brother  whom  he  hath  seen,  how 
can  he  love  God  whom  he  hath  not  seen?  1  John  iv.  21. 

T.  This  commandment  have  we  from  him,  That  he  who 
loveth  God,  love  his  brother  also.  1  John  iv.  21. 

S.  Hereby  we  know  that  he  abideth  in  us,  by  the  Spirit 
which  he  hath  given  us.  1  John  iii.  24. 

T.  But  not  as  the  oflence,  so  also  is  the  free  gift.  For  if 
through  the  offence  of  one  many  be  dead  ;  much  more  the 
grace  of  God,  and  the  gift  by  grace,  which  is  by  one  man, 
Jesus  Christ,  hath  abounded  unto  many.  Rom.  v.  15. 

S.  And  not  as  it  was  by  one  tliat  sinned,  so  is  the  gift;  for 
the  judgment  was  by  one  to  condemnation ;  but  the  free  gift 
is  of  many  oflences  unto  justification.  Rom,  v.  16. 

T.  God  hath  not  given  us  the  spirit  of  fear,  but  of  power, 
and  of  love,  and  of  a  sound  mind.  2  Tim.  i.  7. 

S.  There  is  no  fear  in  love;  but  perfect  love  casteth  out 
fear :  because  fear  hath  torment,  1  John  iv.  18. 

T.  God  is  love  ;  and  he  that  dwelleth  in  love,  dwelleth  in 
God,  and  God  in  him,  1  John  iv.  16. 

S.  The  flesh  lusteth  against  the  Spirit,  and  the  Spirit  lust- 
etli  against  the  flesh,  and  these  are  contrary,  the  one  to  the 
other.  Gal,  v,  17. 

T.  But  if  ye  be  led  by  the  Spirit,  ye  are  not  under  the  law. 
Gal.  V.  18. 

S.  God  hath  not  called  us  unto  uncleanness,  but  unto  holi- 
ness. He  therefore  that  despiseth,  despiseth  not  man,  but 
God,  who  hath  also  given  us  his  Holy  Spirit.  1  Thess.  iv. 
7,8, 

T.  Quench  not  the  Spirit,  Despise  not  prophesyings. 
Prove  all  things  ;  hold  fast  that  which  is  good.  Abstain  from 
all  appearance  of  evil.  1  Thess.  iv.  19,  20,  21,  22. 


PEUITS  OP  THE  HOLY  GHOST. 


Twenty-seventh  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 


HYMN  104.     p.  M. 

LittU. 

HOLY  SPIRIT !  Fount  of  blessing 

Evei'  watchful,  ever  kind; 
Thy  celestial  aid  possessing, 
Prisou'd  souls  deliv'rance  find. 


HYMN  105.     c.  M. 
Covington. 
COME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  thy  quick'ning  powers  ; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 


Seal  of  truth  and  bond  of  union, 
Source  of  light  and  flame  of  love, 

Symbol  of  divine  communion, 
In  the  olive-bearing  dove ; 


Look  how  we  grovel  here  below, 
Fond  of  these  earthly  toys; 

Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go 
To  I'each  eternal  joys. 


Heavenly  Guide  from  paths  of  error,  Father,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

Comforter  of  minds  distress'd —  At  this  poor  dying  rate ; 

When  the  billows  fill  with  tenor.  Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 

Pointing  to  the  ark  of  rest ;  And  thine  to  us  so  great  ? 


Promised  Pledge!  Eternal  Spirit! 

Greater  than  all  gifts  below— 
May  our  hearts  thy  grace  inherit: 

May  our  lips  thy  glories  show. 


Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  thy  quick'ning  powers; 

Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love. 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 


Teacher.  There  is  therefore  now  no  condemnation  to  thera 
Avliich  are  in  Christ  Jesus,  who  walk  not  after  the  flesh,  but 
after  the  Spirit.  Eom.  viii.  1. 

Scholars.  For  the  law  of  the  spirit  of  life  in  Christ  Jesus 
hath  made  me  free  from  the  law  of  sin  and  death.  Eom.  viii.  2. 

T.  Ye  are  not  in  the  flesh,  but  in  the  Spirit,  if  so  be  that 
the  Spirit  of  God  dwell  in  you.  Now  if  any  man  have  not 
the  Spirit  of  Christ,  he  is  none  of  his.  And  if  Christ  be  in 
you,  the  body  is  dead  because  of  sin  ;  but  the  Spirit  is  life  be- 
cause of  righteousness.  Eom.  viii.  9,  10. 

S.  The  Spirit  itself  beareth  witness  with  our  spirit,  that 
we  are  the  children  of  God.  Eom.  viii.  16. 

T.  For  ye  have  not  received  the  spirit  of  bondage  again 
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114  SABJaATH-SCHOOL    MANUAL. 

to  fear ;  but  ye  have  received  the  Spirit  of  adoption,  whereby 
we  cry,  Abba,  Father.  Rom.  viii.  15. 

S.  As  many  as  are  led  by  the  Spirit  of  God,  they  are  the 
sons  of  God.  Kom.  viii.  14. 

T.  If  the  Spirit  of  him  that  raised  up  Jesus  from  the 
dead  dwell  in  you,  he  that  raised  up  Christ  from  the  dead 
shall  also  quicken  your  mortal  bodies  by  his  Spirit  that 
dwelleth  in  you.  Kom.  viii.  11. 

S.  But  ye  are  washed,  but  ye  are  sanctified,  but  ye  are 
justified  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  and  by  the  Spirit  of 
our  God.  1  Cor.  vi.  11. 

T.  Every  spirit  that  confesseth  that  Jesus  Christ  is  come 
in  the  flesh,  is  of  God,  1  John  iv.  2. 

S.  God  according  to  his  mercy  saved  us,  by  the  washing 
of  regeneration  and  renewing  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Tit.  iii.  5. 

T.  God  hath  from  the  beginning  chosen  you  to  salvation, 
through  sanctification  of  the  Spirit  and  belief  of  the  truth. 
2  Thess.  ii.  13. 

S.  For  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  in  all  goodness,  and  right- 
eousness, and  truth.  Eph.  v.  9. 

T.  We  through  the  Spirit  wait  for  the  hope  of  righteous- 
ness by  faith.  Gal.  v.  5. 

*S'.  If  we  live  in  the  spirit,  let  us  also  walk  in  the  spirit. 
Gal.  V.  5. 

T.  For  if  ye  live  after  the  flesh,  ye  shall  die:  but  if  ye 
through  the  Spirit  do  mortify  the  deeds  of  the  body,  ye  shall 
live.  Rom.  viii.  13. 

S.  Therefore,  brethren,  we  are  debtors,  not  to  the  flesh,  to 
live  after  the  flesh.  Rom.  viii.  12. 

T.  The  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  love,  joy,  peace,  long-sufl^ering, 
gentleness,  goodness,  faith,  meekness,  temperance.  Gal.  v.  22. 

S.  He  that  soweth  to  the  flesh  shall  of  the  flesh  reap  cor- 
ruption :  but  he  that  soweth  to  the  Spirit  shall  of  the  Spirit 
reap  life  everlasting.  Gal.  vi.  8. 

T.  Now  the  God  of  hope  fill  you  with  all  joy  and  peace 
in  believing,  that  ye  may  abound  in  hope,  through  the  power 
of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Rom.  xv.  13. 


SOUECE  OF  WISDOM. 


Twenty-seventh  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN  106.     L.  M.  HYMN  107.     l.  m. 

Rockingham,.  3Iendon. 

TO  us  the  voice  of  Wisdom  cries,         GOD,  in  tlie  gospel  of  his  Son, 
"  Hearken,  ye  children,  and  be  wise;    Makes  his  eternal  counsels  known; 
Better  than  gold  the  fruit  I  bear,  "lis  here  his  richest  mercy  shines, 

Rubies  with  me  may  not  compare.       And  truth  is  drawn  in  fairest  lines. 

"  Happy  the  man  who  daily  waits        Here  sinners  of  an  humble  frame 
To  hear  me,  watching  at  my  gates  ;      May  taste  his  grace  and  learn  his  nam^ 
"Wretched  is  he  who  scorns  my  voice,  'Tis  shown  in  characters  of  blood, 
Death  and  destruction  are  his  choice.  Severely  just,  immensely  good. 

"  To  them  that  love  me,  I  am  kind.      Here  Jesus,  in  ten  thousand  ways. 
And  those  who  seek  me  early,  find;     His  soul-attracting  charms  displays; 
My  son,  give  me  thine  heart,  and  learn  Recounts  his  poverty  and  pains. 
Wisdom  from  folly  to  discern.  And  tells  his  love  in  melting  strains, 

"  Mark  the  beginning  of  my  law.         Wisdom  its  dictates  here  imparts, 
Fear  ye  the  Lord  with  sacred  awe ;       To  form  our  minds,  to  cheer  our  hearts; 
Mark  the  fulfillment  of  the  whole.      Its  influence  makes  the  sinner  live, 
Love  ye  the  Lord  with  all  your  soul."  It  bids  the  drooping  saint  revive. 

Teacher.  Wisdom  is  the  principal  thing;  therefore  get 
wisdom :  and  with  all  thy  getting  get  understanding.  Prov. 
iv.  7. 

Scholars.  For  wisdom  is  better  than  rubies ;  and  all  the 
things  that  may  be  desired  are  not  to  be  compared  to  it. 
Prov.  viii.  11. 

T.  Exalt  her,  and  she  shall  promote  thee :  she  shall  bring 
thee  to  honor,  when  thou  dost  embrace  her.  She  .shall  give 
to  thy  head  an  ornament  of  grace :  a  crown  of  glory  shall  she 
deliver  to  thee.  Prov.  iv.  8,  9. 

S.     If  any  of  you  lack  wisdom,  let  him  ask  of  God,  that 

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116  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

giveth  to  all  men  liberally,  and  upbraidetli  not ;  and  it  shall 
be  given  him.  James  i.  5. 

T.  The  Lord  giveth  wisdom  ;  out  of  his  mouth  cometh 
knowledge  and  understanding;  he  layeth  up  sound  wisdom 
for  the  righteous.  Pro  v.  ii.  6,  7. 

S.  For  God  giveth  to  a  man  that  is  good  in  his  sight, 
wisdom,  and  knowledge,  and  joy.  Eccles.  ii.  26. 

T.  Behold,  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  that  is  wisdom ;  and  to 
depart  from  evil  is  understanding.  Job  xxviii.  28. 

S.  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  to  hate  evil :  pride  and  arro- 
gancy,  and  the  evil  way,  and  the  froward  mouth,  do  I  hate. 
Prov.  vii.  13. 

T.  Counsel  is  mine,  and  sound  wisdom :  I  am  understand- 
ing; I  have  strength,  Prov.  vii.  14. 

S.  Evil  men  understand  not  judgment ;  but  they  that  seek 
the  Lord  understand  all  things.  Prov.  xxviii.  5. 

T.  Then  spake  Jesus  unto  them,. saying,  I  am  the  light 
of  the  world :  he  that  followeth  me  shall  not  walk  in  dark- 
ness, but  shall  have  the  light  of  life.  John  viii.  12. 

S.  Behold,  thou  desirest  truth  in  the  inward  part ;  and  in 
the  hidden  part  thou  shalt  make  me  to  know  wisdom.  Ps.  Ii.  6. 

T.  Good  and  upright  is  the  Lord,  therefore  will  he  teach 
sinners  in  the  way.  Ps.  xxv.  8. 

S.  He  will  teach  us  of  his  ways,  and  we  will  walk  in  his 
paths ;  for  out  of  Zion  shall  go  forth  the  law,  and  the  word 
of  the  Lord  from  Jerusalem.  Isa.  ii.  3. 

T.  Teach  me,  O  Lord,  the  way  of  thy  statutes;  and  I  shall 
keep  it  unto  the  end.  Ps.  cxix,  33, 

S.  I  will  instruct  thee,  and  teach  thee  in  the  way  which 
thou  shalt  go;  I  will  guide  thee  with  mine  eye.   Ps.  xxxii.  8. 

T.  Lead  me  in  thy  truth,  and  teach  me ;  for  thou  art  the 
God  of  my  salvation.  Ps.  xxv.  5. 

S.  Teach  me  to  do  thy  will ;  for  thou  art  my  God :  tliy 
-pirit  is  good;  lead  me  into  the  land  of  uprightness.  Ps. 
cxliii.  10. 

T.  My  son,  keep  my  words,  and  lay  up  my  command- 
Jnents  with  thee.  Prov  vii.  1. 


PEUITS  or  WISDOM. 


Twenty-eighth  Sunday  in  the  Year.     Morning. 

HYMN  108.     L.  M.  HYMX  109.     c.  m. 

Brooklyn.  Balerma. 

WISDOM  divine!  who  tells  the  price  OH  happy  is  the  man  who  hears 
Of  Wisdom's  costly  merchandise?  Religion's  warning  voice, 

Wisdom  to  silver  we  prefer,  And  who  celestial  Wisdom  makes 

And  gold  is  dross  compared  to  her.  His  early,  only  choice. 

Her  hands  are  fiU'd  with  length  of  days,  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 
True  riches  and  immortal  praise —  Than  east  or  west  unfold; 

Riches  of  Christ  on  all  bestow'd,  More  precious  are  her  bright  rewards 

And  honor  that  descends  from  God.         Than  gems  or  stores  of  gold 

To  purest  joys  she  all  invites —  Her  right  hand  ofFere  to  the  just 
Cliaste,  holy,  spiritual  delights ;  Immortal,  happy  days : 

Iler  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness,  Her  left,  imperishable  wealth 
And  all  her  flowery  paths  are  peace.        And  heavenly  crowns  displays. 

Happy  the  man  Avho  Wisdom  gains ;  And  as  her  holy  labors  rise, 
Thrice  happy  who  his  guest  retains :  So  her  rewards  increase : 
He  owns,  and  shall  for  ever  own.  Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness. 

Wisdom  and  Christ  and  heaven  are  one.    And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

Teacher.  My  son,  if  thou  Avilt  receive  my  word.s,  and  hide 
my  commandments  with  thee :  so  that  thou  incline  thine  ear 
unto  wisdom,  and  apply  thy  heart  to  understanding ;  yea,  if 
thou  criest  after  knowledge,  and  liftest  up  thy  voice  for  under- 
standing; if  thou  seekest  her  as  silver,  and  searchest  for  her 
as  for  hid  treasures ;  then  shalt  thou  understand  the  fear  of 
the  Lord,  and  find  the  knowledge  of  God.  Prov.  ii.  1-5. 

Scholars.  For  the  Lord  giveth  wisdom  :  out  of  his  month 
cometh  knowledge  and  understanding.  He  layeth  up  sound 
wisdom  for  the  righteous:  he  is  a  buckler  to  them  that  walk 

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118  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

uprightly.  He  keepetli  the  paths  of  judgment,  and  preserveth 
the  way  of  his  saints.  Prov.  ii.  6-8. 

T.  Then  shalt  thou  understand  righteousness,  and  judg- 
ment, and  equity ;  yea,  every  good  path.  Prov.  ii.  9. 

S.  When  wisdom  entereth  into  thy  heart,  and  knowledge 
is  pleasant  unto  thy  soul ;  discretion  shall  preserve  thee, 
understanding  shall  keep  thee.  Prov.  ii.  10,  11. 

T.  Happy  is  the  man  that  findeth  wisdom,  and  the  man 
that  getteth  understanding.  Prov.  iii.  13. 

S.  For  the  merchandise  of  it  is  hetter  than  the  mer- 
chandise of  silver,  and  the  gain  thereof  than  fine  gold.  Prov. 
iii.  14. 

T.  Slie  is  more  precious  than  rubies ;  and  all  the  things 
thou  canst  desire  are  not  to  be  compared  unto  her.  Prov. 
iii.  15. 

*S'.  Length  of  days  is  in  her  right  hand ;  and  in  her  left 
hand  riches  and  honor.  Prov.  iii.  16. 

T.  Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness,  and  all  her  paths 
are  peace.  Prov.  iii.  17. 

S.  She  is  a  tree  of  life  to  them  that  lay  hold  upon  her : 
and  happy  is  every  one  that  retaineth  her.  Prov.  iii.  18. 

T.  The  Lord  by  wisdom  hath  founded  the  earth ;  by  un- 
derstanding hath  he  established  the  heavens.  Prov.  iii.  19. 

S.  By  his  knowledge  the  depths  are  broken  up,  and  the 
clouds  drop  down  the  dew.  Prov.  iii.  20. 

T.  My  son,  let  not  them  depart  from  thine  eyes:  keep 
sound  wisdom  and  discretion.  Prov.  iii.  21. 

S.  So  shall  they  be  life  unto  thy  soul,  and  grace  to  thy 
neck.  Prov.  iii.  22. 

T.  Then  shalt  thou  walk  in  thy  way  safely,  and  thy  foot 
shall  not  stumble.  Prov.  iii,  23. 

S.  When  thou  liest  down,  thou  shalt  not  be  afraid :  yea, 
thou  shalt  lie  down,  and  thy  sleep  shall  be  sweet.  Prov. 
iii.  24. 

T.  For  the  Lord  shall  be  thy  confidence,  and  sliall  keep 
thy  foot  from  being  taken.  Prov.  iii.  26. 


IJEGLEOT  OF  WISDOM. 


Twenty-eighth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 


HYMN  110.    p.  M. 
Spyi)ig. 
HASTEN,  sinner,  to  be  wise, 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun: 
Wisdom,  if  you  still  despise. 
Harder  is  it  to  be  won. 

Hasten,  mercy  to  implore ! 

Stay  not  for  the  moirow's  sun, 
Lest  thy  season  should  be  o'er 

Ere  this  evening's  stage  be  I'un. 

Hasten,  sinner,  to  return ! 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun. 
Lest  thy  lamp  should  ftiil  to  burn 

Ere  salvation's  work  be  done. 

Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blest! 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
Lest  perdition  thee  arrest 

Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 


HYMN  111.     s.  M. 
Dover. 
MY  son,  know  thou  the  Lord  ; 

Thy  father's  God  obey  ; 
Seek  his  protecting  care  by  night, 
His  guardian  hand  by  day. 

Call,  -while  he  may  be  found; 

Seek  him  while  he  is  near; 
Serve  him  with  all  thy  heart  and  mind. 

And  worship  him  with  fear. 

If  thou  wilt  seek  his  face. 

His  ear  will  hear  thy  cry; 
Then  shalt  thou  find  his  mercy  sure, 

His  grace  for  ever  nigh. 

But  if  thou  leave  thy  God, 
Nor  choose  the  path  to  heaven ; 

Then  shalt  thou  perish  in  thy  sins, 
And  never  be  forgiven. 


Teacher.  Wisdom  cneth  without;  she  uttereth  her  voice 
in  the  streets.  Prov.  i.  20. 

Scholars.  She  crleth  in  the  chief  place  of  concourse,  in  the 
openings  of  the  gates:  in  the  city  she  uttereth  her  words. 
Prov.  i.  21. 

T.  Saying,  How  long,  ye  simple  ones,  will  ye  love  sim- 
plicity ?  and  the  scorners  delight  in  their  scorning,  and  fools 
hate  knowledge.  Prov.  i.  22. 

S.  Turn  you  at  my  reproof:  behold  I  will  pour  out  my 
Spirit  unto  you,  I  will  make  known  my  words  unto  you. 
Prov.  i.  23. 

T.  Because  I  have  called  and  ye  refused ;  I  have  stretched 
out  my  hand,  and  no  man  regarded.  Prov.  i.  24. 

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120  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

S.  But  ye  have  set  at  naught  all  my  counsel,  and  would 
none  of  my  reproof.  Prov.  i.  25. 

T.  I  also  will  laugh  at  your  calamity :  I  will  mock  when 
your  fear  cometh.  Prov.  i.  26. 

S.  When  your  fear  cometh  as  desolation,  and  your  destruc- 
tion cometh  as  a  whirlwind  ;  when  distress  and  anguish  com- 
eth upon  you.  Prov.  i.  27. 

T.  Then  shall  they  call  upon  me,  but  I  will  not  answer ;  they 
shall  seek  me  early,  but  they  shall  not  find  me.  Prov.  i.  28. 

S.  For  that  they  hated  knowledge,  and  did  not  choose  the 
fear  of  the  Lord.  Prov.  i.  29. 

T.  They  would  none  of  my  counsel:  they  despised  all  my 
reproof.  Prov.  i.  30. 

S.  Thei-efore  shall  they  eat  of  the  fruit  of  their  own  way, 
and  be  filled  with  their  own  devices.  Prov.  i.  31. 

T.  For  the  turning  away  of  the  simple  shall  slay  them,  and 
the  prosperity  of  fools  shall  destroy  them.  Prov.  i.  32. 

S.  But  whoso  hearkeneth  unto  me  shall  dwell  safely,  and 
shall  be  quiet  from  fear  of  evil.  Prov.  i.  33. 

T.  Blessed  is  the  man  that  heareth  me,  watching  daily  at 
my  gates,  waiting  at  the  posts  of  my  doors,  Prov.  viii.  34. 

S.  For  whoso  findeth  me  findeth  life,  and  shall  obtain  favor 
of  the  Lord.  Prov.  viii.  35. 

T.  But  he  that  cometh  against  me  wrongeth  his  own  soul : 
all  they  that  hate  me  love  death.  Prov.  viii.  36. 

S.  Woe  unto  the  wicked  !  it  shall  be  ill  with  him :  for  the 
reward  of  his  hands  shall  be  given  him.  Isa.  iii.  11. 

T.  The  fear  of  the  Lord  prolongeth  days :  but  the  years 
of  the  wicked  shall  be  shortened.  Prov.  x.  27. 

S.  The  hope  of  the  righteous  shall  be  gladness:  but  the 
expectation  of  the  wicked  shall  perish.  Prov.  x.  28. 

T.  The  way  of  the  Lord  is  strength  to  the  upright :  but 
destruction  shall  be  to  the  workers  of  iniquity.  Prov.  x.  29. 

S.  The  righteous  shall  never  be  removed  :  but  the  wicked 
shall  not  inhabit  the  earth.  Prov.  x.  30. 

T.  The  mouth  of  the  just  bringeth  forth  wisdom :  but  the 
froward  tongue  shall  be  cut  out.  Prov.  x.  31. 


THE  HOLY  SOEIPTUEES. 


Twenty-nintli  Sunday  in  the  Year.     Morning. 


HYMN  112.     P.M. 

Wilmot. 
HOLY  Bible!  book  divine! 
Precious  treasure !  thou  art  mine ! 
Mine,  to  tell  me  whence  I  came ; 
Mine,  to  teach  me  what  I  am. 

Mine,  to  chide  me  when  I  rove; 
Mine,  to  show  a  Saviour's  love; 
Mine  art  thou  to  guide  my  feet, 
Mine,  to  judge,  condemn,  acquit. 

Mine,  to  comfort  in  distress, 
If  the  Holy  Spirit  bless  ; 
Mine,  to  show  by  living  faith 
Man  can  triumph  over  death. 

Mine,  to  tell  of  joys  to  come, 
And  the  rebel  sinner's  doom ; 
0  thou  precious  book  divine ! 
Precious  treasure !  thou  art  mine ! 


HYMN  113.     c.  M. 

Conway. 

BEFORE  thy  mercy  seat,  0  Lord, 

Behold  thy  servants  stand. 
To  ask  the  knowledge  of  thy  word, 
The  guidance  of  thy  hand. 

Let  thy  eternal  truths,  we  pray, 
Dwell  richly  in  each  heart ; 

That  from  the  safe  and  narrow  way 
We  never  may  depart. 

Lord,  from  thy  word  remove  the  seal, 

Unfold  its  hidden  store : 
And  as  we  hear,  oh  maj*  we  feel 

Its  value  more  and  more. 

Help  us  to  see  the  Saviour's  love 
Beaming  from  every  page  ; 

And  let  the  thoughts  of  joy  above 
Our  inmost  souls  engage. 


Teacher.  Search  the  Scriptures,  for  in  them  ye  think  ye 
have  eternal  life;  and  they  are  they  which  testify  of  me. 
John  V.  39. 

Scholars.  The  holy  Scriptures  are  able  to  make  thee  wise 
unto  salvation,  through  faith  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus.  2  Tim. 
iii.  15. 

T.  All  Scripture  is  given  by  inspiration  of  God,  and  is  pro- 
fitable for  doctrine,  for  reproof,  for  correction,  for  instruction 
in  rigiiteousness.  2  Tim.  iii.  16. 

>S.  That  the  man  of  God  may  be  perfect,  thoroughly  fur- 
nished unto  all  good  works.  2  Tim.  iii.  17. 

T.  No  prophecy  of  the  Scripture  is  of  any  private  inter- 
pretation. For  the  prophecy  came  not  in  old  time  by  the  will 
of  man :  but  holy  men  of  God  spake  as  they  were  moved  by 
the  Holy  Ghost.  2  Pet.  i.  20. 

11  121 


122  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

S.  Blessed  is  he  that  readeth,  and  tliey  that  hear  the  words 
of  this  prophecy,  and  keep  those  things  which  are  written 
therein.  Rev.  i.  3. 

T.  For  the  word  of  God  is  quick,  and  powerful,  and  sharper 
than  any  two-edged  sword,  piercing  even  to  the  dividing 
asunder  of  soul  and  spirit,  and  of  the  joints  and  marrow,  and 
is  a  discerner  of  the  thoughts  and  intents  of  the  heart.  Heb. 
iv.  12. 

S.  For  as  the  rain  cometh  down,  and  the  snow  from  heav- 
en, and  returneth  not  thither,  but  watereth  the  earth,  and 
maketh  it  bring  forth  and  bud,  that  it  may  give  seed  to  the 
sower,  and  bread  to  the  eater  ;  so  shall  my  word  be,  that  goeth 
forth  out  of  my  mouth  ;  it  shall  not  return  unto  me  void,  but 
it  shall  accomplish  that  which  I  please,  and  it  shall  prosper 
in  the  thing  whereto  I  sent  it.  Isa.  Iv.  10,  1]. 

T.  Thy  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light  unto  my 
path.  Ps.  cxix.  105. 

S.  Every  word  of  God  is  pure :  he  is  a  shield  unto  them 
that  put  their  trust  in  him.  Prov.  xxx.  5. 

2\  Thy  word  is  very  pure :  therefore  thy  servant  loveth  it. 
Ps.  cxix.  140. 

S:  The  grass  withereth,  the  flower  flideth  :  but  the  word 
of  our  God  shall  stand  for  ever.  Isa.  vi.  8. 

T.  Thy  word  is  true  from  the  beginning  ;  and  every  one 
of  thy  righteous  judgments  endureih  for  ever.  Ps.  cxix.  160. 

S.  This  book  of  the  law  shall  not  depart  out  of  thy  mouth, 
but  thou  shalt  meditate  therein  day  and  night,  that  thou  may- 
est  observe  to  do  according  to  all  that  is  written  therein :  for 
then  thou  shalt  make  thy  way  prosperous,  and  then  thou  shalt 
have  good  success.  Josh.  i.  8. 

T.  Unless  thy  law  had  been  my  delight,  I  should  then 
have  perislied  in  mine  affliction.  Ps.  cxix,  92. 

S.  Blessed  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the  counsel  of 
the  ungodly,  nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners,  nor  sitteth  in 
the  seat  of  the  scornful.  Ps.  i.  1. 

T.  But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord;  and  in  his 
law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night.  Ps.  i.  2. 


THE  TEN  COMMAUDMEI^'TS. 


Twenty-ninth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening, 

HYMN  114.     c.  M.  HYMN  115.     s.  m. 

Dedham.  Watchman. 

TliY  law  is  perfect,  Lord  of  light;  HOW  perfect  is  th\'  word! 

Thy  testimonies  sure;  Thy  judgments  all  are  just : 

The  statutes  of  thy  realm  are  right,  And  ever  in  thj'  promise,  Lord, 

And  thy  commandments  pure.  May  man  securely  trust. 

Let  these,  0  God,  my  soul  C(mvert,  I  hear  thy  word  in  love — 

And  make  thy  servant  wise;  In  faith  thy  word  obey; 

Let  these  be  gladness  to  my  ears —  Oh  send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 

T!ie  day-spring  to  mine  eyes.  To  teach  me,  Lord,  thy  way. 

By  these  may  I  be  warn'd  betimes ;       Thy  counsels  all  are  plain, 
ATho  knows  the  guile  within?  Thy  precepts  all  are  pure; 

Lord,   save    me    from   presumptuous  And  longas  heaven  and  eartli  remain 
Cleanse  me  from  secret  sin.  [crimes :      Thy  truth  shall  still  endure. 

So  may  the  words  my  lips  express.         Oh  may  my  soul,  with  joy, 
The  thoughts  that  throng  my  mind.      Trust  in  thy  faithful  word ; 

0  Lord,  my  strength   and   righteous-  Be  it  through  life  my  glad  employ 
With  thee  acceptance  find.       [ness.      To  keep  thy  precepts,  Lord. 

Teacher.  God  spake  these  words,  and  said,  I  ara  the  Lord 
thv  God  :  Thou  shalt  have  none  other  gods  but  me.  Ex.  xx. 
1,2,3. 

Scholars.  Lord,  liave  mercy  upon  us,  and  give  us  grace  to 
keep  this  law. 

T.  Thou  shalt  not  make  to  thyself  any  graven  image,  nor 
the  likeness  of  anything  that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  in  the 
earth  beneath,  or  in  the  water  under  the  earth.  Thou  shalt 
not  bow  down  to  them,  nor  worship  them :  for  I,  the  Lqrd 
tliy  God  ara  a  jealous  God ;  and  visit  the  sins  of  the  fathers 
upon  the  children,  unto  the  third  and  fourth  generation  of 
tliem  that  hate  me ;  and  show  mercy  unto  thousands  of  them 
that  love  me,  and  keep  my  commandments.  Ex.  xx,  4,  5,  6. 

123 


124  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

S.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  give  us  grace  to  keep 
this  law. 

T.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in 
vain :  for  the  Lord  wilt  not  hold  him  guiltless  that  taketh 
liis  name  in  vain.  Ex.  xx.  7. 

S.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  give  us  grace  to  keep 
this  law. 

T.  Eemember  that  thou  keep  holy  the  Sabbath-day.  Six 
days  shalt  thou  labor,  and  do  all  that  thou  hast  to  do  ;  but  the 
seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God.  Li  it  thou 
shalt  do  no  manner  of  work ;  thou,  and  thy  son,  and  thy 
daughter,  thy  man-servant,  and  thy  maid-servant,  thy  cattle, 
and  the  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates.  For  in  six  days  the 
Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is, 
and  rested  the  seventh  day ;  wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the 
seventh  day  and  hallowed  it.  Ex.  xx.  8,  9,  10,  IL 

S.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  give  us  grace  to  keep 
this  law. 

T.  Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother;  that  thy  days  may 
be  long  in  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  givelh  thee.  Ex. 
XX.  12. 

S.     Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  etc. 

T.     Thou  shalt  not  kill.  Ex.  xx.  13. 

S.     Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  etc. 

T.     Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery.  Ex.  xx.  14. 

S.     Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  etc. 

T.     Thou  shall  not  steal.  Ex.  xx.  15. 

S.     Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  etc. 

T.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbor. 
Ex.  XX.  16. 

^S".     Lord  have  mercy  upon  us,  etc, 

T.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house,  thou  shalt 
rot  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  servant,  nor  his  maid, 
nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  anything  that  is  his.  Ex,  xx.  17. 

S.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  write  all  these  thy  laws 
in  our  hearts,  we  beseech  thee. 


BLESSIimS  or  OBEDIENOE. 


Thirtieth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN  116.     c.  M.  HYMN  117.     c.  31. 

Egremont.  Germany. 

on   tliat  the   Lord  would  guide  my  LORD,  I  esteem  thy  judgments  right, 

To  keep  liis  statutes  still !        [ways,      And  all  thy  statutes  just; 
Oh  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace,  Thence  I  maintain  a  constant  fight 

To  know  and  do  his  will!  With  ev'ry  flatt'iing  lust. 

Oh  send  thy  Spirit  down,  to  write  Thy  precepts  often  I  survey  ; 

Thy  law  upon  my  lieart!  I  keep  tliy  law  in  sight, 

Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit,  Through  all  the  business  of  the  day. 

Nor  act  the  liar's  part.  To  form  my  actions  right. 

From  vanity  turn  oif  mine  eyes ;  My  heart,  in  midnight  silence  cries, 
Let  no  corrupt  design,  "  How  sweet  thy  comforts  be !" 

Nor  covetous  desires,  arise  My  thoughts  in  holy  wonder  rise, 
Within  this  soul  of  mine.  And  bring  their  thanks  to  thee. 

Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word,  And  when  my  spirit  drinks  her  fill 
And  make  my  heart  sincere:  At  some  good  word  of  thine, 

Lot  sin  have  no  dominion.  Lord ;  Not  mighty  men,  that  share  the  spoil, 
lUit  keep  my  conscience  clear.  Have  joys  compar'd  to  mine. 

Teacher.  And  it  shall  come  to  pa?.^,  if  thou  shalt  hearken 
diligently  unto  the  voice  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  to  observe  and 
to  do  all  his  commandments  which  I  command  thee  this  day, 
that  the  Lord  thy  God  will  set  thee  on  high  above  all  nations 
of  the  earth.  Deut.  xxviii.  L 

Scholars.  And  all  these  blessings  shall  come  on  thee,  and 
overt:! ke  thee,  if  thou  shalt  hearken  unto  the  voice  of  the  Lord 
tliy  God.  Dent,  xxviii.  2. 

T.  Blessed  shalt  thou  be  in  the  city,  and  blessed  shalt  thou 
be  in  the  field.  Deut.  xxviii.  3. 

S.  Blessed  shall  be  the  fruit  of  thy  body,  and  the  fruit  of 
11  -  125 


126  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

thy  ground,  and  the  fruit  of  thy  cattle,  the  increase  of  thy 
kine,  and  the  flocks  of  thy  sheep.  Deut.  xxviii.  4. 

T.  Blessed  shall  be  thy  basket  and  thy  store.  Deut. 
xxviii.  5. 

S.  Blessed  shalt  thou  be  when  thou  comest  in,  and  blessed 
shalt  thou  be  when  thou  goest  out.  Deut.  xxviii.  6. 

T.  The  Lord  shall  cause  thine  enemies  that  rise  up  against 
thee  to  be  smitten  before  thy  face :  they  shall  come  out  against 
thee  one  way,  and  flee  before  thee  seven  ways.  Deut.  xxviii.  7. 

S.  The  Lord  shall  command  the  blessing  upon  thee  in  thy 
storehouses,  and  in  all  that  thou  settest  thy  hand  unto :  and 
he  shall  bless  thee  in  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth 
thee.  Deut.  xxviii.  8. 

T.  The  Lord  shall  establish  thee  a  holy  people  unto  him- 
self, as  he  hath  sworn  unto  thee,  if  thou  shalt  keep  the  com- 
mandments of  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  walk  in  his  ways.  Deut. 
xxviii.  9. 

S.  And  all  people  of  the  earth  shall  see  that  thou  art  called 
by  the  name  of  the  Lord ;  and  they  shall  be  afraid  of  thee. 
Deut.  xxviii.  10. 

T.  And  the  Lord  shall  make  thee  plenteous  in  goods,  in 
ihe  fruit  of  thy  body,  and  in  the  fruit  of  thy  cattle,  and  in  the 
fruit  of  thy  ground,  in  the  land  which  the  Lord  sware  unto 
thy  fathers  to  give  thee.  Deut.  xxviii.  11. 

*S'.  The  Lord  shall  open  unto  thee  his  good  treasure,  the 
heaven  to  give  the  rain  unto  thy  land  in  his  season,  and  to 
bless  all  the  work  of  thy  hand  :  and  thou  shalt  lend  unto  many 
nations,  and  thou  shalt  not  borrow.  Deut.  xxviii.  12. 

T.  And  the  Lord  shall  make  thee  the  head,  and  not  the 
tail ;  and  thou  shalt  be  above  only,  and  thou  shalt  not  be  be- 
neath, if  that  thou  hearken  unto  the  commandments  of  the 
Lord  thy  God,  which  I  command  thee  this  day,  to  observe 
and  to  do  them.  Deut.  xxviii.  13. 

S.  And  thou  shalt  not  go  aside  from  any  of  the  words 
which  I  command  thee  this  day,  to  the  right  hand  or  to  the 
left,  to  go  after  other  gods  to  serve  them.  Deut.  xxviii.  14. 


PUMSHMEITT  OF  DISOBEDIENCE. 


Thirtieth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYxMN  118.    c.  M.  HYMN  119.     s.  m. 

Bolton.  Teleman. 

SINNERS,  the  voice  of  God  regard;  OH  that  I  could  repent! 

'Tis  mercy  speaks  to-day ;  Oh  that  I  could  believe ! 

He  calls  you  by  his  sacred  word  Thou,  by  thy  voice,  the  marble  rend. 

From  sin's  destructive  way.  The  rock  in  sunder  cleave. 

Why  will  you  in  the  crooked  ways  Thou,  by  thy  two-edged  sword, 

Ot  sin  and  folly  go  ?  My  soul  and  spirit  part; 

In  pain  you  travel  all  your  days  Strike,  with  the  hammer  of  thy  word, 

To  reach  eternal  woe.  And  break  my  stubborn  heart. 

But  he  that  turns  to  God  shall  live,  Saviour  and  Prince  of  peace! 

Through  his  abounding  grace:  The  double  grace  bestow  ; 

His  mercy  will  the  guilt  forgive  Unloose  the  bands  of  wickedness. 

Of  those  that  seek  his  face.  And  let  the  captive  go. 

Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  Avord,  Grant  me  my  sins  to  feel, 

Renouncing  every  sin ;  And  then  the  load  remove; 

Submit  to  him,  your  sov'reign  Lord,  Wound,  and   pour  in,  my  wounds  to 

And  learn  his  will  divine.  The  balm  of  pard'ning  love,     [heal. 

Teacher.  But  it  shall  come  to  pass,  if  thou  wilt  not  hearken 
unto  the  voice  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  to  observe  to  do  all  his 
commandments  and  his  statutes  which  I  command  thee  thi.s 
day,  that  all  these  curses  shall  come  upon  thee,  and  overtake 
thee.  Deut.  xxviii.  15. 

Scholars.  Cursed  shalt  thou  be  in  the  city,  and  cursed  shalt 
thou  be  in  the  field;  cursed  shall  be  thy  basket  and  thy  store; 
cursed  shalt  be  the  fruit  of  thy  body,  and  the  fruit  of  thy  land, 
the  increase  of  thy  kine,  and  the  flocks  of  thy  sheep.  Deut. 
xxviii.  16,  17,  18. 

T.  Cursed  shalt  thou  be  when  thou  comest  in,  and  cursed 
shalt  thou  be  when  thou  goest  out.  Dent,  xxviii.  19. 

S.  The  Lord  shall  send  upon  thee  cursing,  vexation  and 
rebuke,  in  all  that  thou  settest  thine  hand  unto  for  to  do,  until 

127 


128  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

thou  be  destroyed,  and  until  thou  perish  quickly,  because  of 
the  wickedness  of  thy  doings  whereby  thou  hast  forsaken  me. 
Deut.  xxviii.  20. 

T.  The  Lord  shall  make  the  pestilence  cleave  unto  thee, 
until  he  have  consumed  thee  from  off  the  land,  whither  thou 
goest  to  possess  it.  Deut.  xxviii.  21. 

S.  The  Lord  shall  smite  thee  with  a  consumption,  and  with 
a  fever,  and  with  the  sword,  and  with  blasting,  and  with  mil- 
dew :  and  they  shall  pursue  thee  until  thou  perish.  Deut. 
xxviii.  22. 

T.  And  thy  heaven  that  is  over  thy  head  shall  be  brass, 
and  the  earth  that  is  under  thee  shall  be  iron.  Deut.  xxviii.  23. 

S.  The  Lord  shall  make  the  rain  of  thy  land  powder  and 
dust:  from  heaven  shall  it  come  down  upon  thee,  until  thou 
be  destroyed.  Deut.  xxviii.  24. 

T.  The  Lord  shall  cause  thee  to  be  smitten  before  thine 
enemies :  thou  shalt  go  out  one  way  against  them,  and  flee 
seven  ways  before  them ;  and  shalt  be  removed  into  all  the 
kingdoms  of  the  earth.  Deut.  xxviii.  25. 

S.  And  thy  carcase  shall  be  meat  unto  all  fowls  of  the  air, 
and  unto  the  beasts  of  the  earth,  and  no  man  shall  fray  them 
away.  Deut.  xxviii.  26. 

T.  The  Lord  shall  bring  a  nation  against  thee  from  far, 
from  the  end  of  the  earth,  as  swift  as  the  eagle  flieth,  a  nation 
whose  tongue  thou  shalt  not  understand.  Deut.  xxviii.  49. 

S.  A  nation  of  fierce  countenance,  which  shall  not  regard 
the  person  of  the  old,  nor  show  favor  to  the  young.  Deut. 
yxviii.  50. 

T.  And  he  shall  eat  the  fruit  of  thy  cattle,  and  the  fruit  of  thy 
land,  until  thou  be  destroyed  :  which  also  shall  not  leave  thee 
either  com,  wine,  or  oil,  or  the  increase  of  thy  kine,  or  flocks  of 
thy  sheep,  until  lie  have  destroyed  thee.  Deut,  xxviii.  5L 

S.  And  he  shall  besiege  thee  in  all  thy  gates,  until  thy 
liigh  and  fenced  walls  come  down,  wherein  thou  trustedst, 
throughout  all  thy  land ;  and  he  shall  besiege  thee  in  all  thy 
gates  throughout  all  thy  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  hath 
given  thee.  Deut.  xxviii.  52. 


EEPEl^TAIfOE. 


TMrty-first  Sunday  in  the  Year.     Morning. 


HYMN  120.    p.  M. 

Hotham. 
SINNERS,  turn;  why  will  ye  die? 
God,  your  Maker,  asks  you  why — 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  for  himself  to  live. 

He  the  fatal  cause  demands ; 
Asks  the  work  of  his  own  hands — 
"Why,  ye  thankless  creatures,  why 
Will  ye  cross  his  love  and  die? 

Sinners,  turn  ;  why  will  ye  die? 
God,  your  Saviour,  asks  you  why. 
He,  who  did  your  souls  retrieve, 
Died  himself,  that  you  might  live. 

Will  ye  let  him  die  in  vain  ? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again? 
Why,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  slight  his  grace,  and  die? 


HYMN  121.     p.  M. 

Otto. 
SINNERS,  tiu-n,  while  God  is  near; 
Dare  not  think  him  insincere : 
Now,  e'en  now,  your  Saviour  stands ; 
All  day  long  he  spreads  his  hands. 

Cries — Ye  will  not  happy  be ; 
No,  ye  will  not  come  to  me — 
Me  who  life  to  none  deny: 
Why  will  ye  resolve  to  die? 

Turn,  he  cries,  ye  sinners,  turn  : 
By  his  life,  your  God  hath  sworn, 
He  would  have  you  turn  and  live ; 
He  would  all  the  world  receive. 

If  your  death  were  his  delight, 
Would  he  you  to  life  invite? 
Would  he  ask,  beseech  and  cry — 
Why  will  ye  resolve  to  die  ? 


Teacher.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  turn  ye  unto  me, 
and  I  will  turn  unto  you.  Zech.  i.  3. 

Scholars.  If  ye  do  return  unto  the  Lord  with  all  your 
hearts,  and  prepare  your  hearts  unto  the  Lord,  and  serve  hira 
only,  he  will  deliver  you.  1  Sam.  vii.  3. 

T.  For  I  have  no  pleasure  in  the  death  of  him  that  dieth, 
saith  the  Lord  God ;  wherefore  turn  yourselves,  and  live  ye. 
Ezek.  xviii.  32. 

S.  Eepent,  and  turn  yourselves  from  all  your  transgres- 
sions, so  iniquity  shall  not  be  your  ruin.  Ezek.  xviii.  30. 

T.  Therefore  also  now,  saith  the  Lord,  turn  ye,  even  to 
I  129 


130  SAEBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

me  with  all  your  heart,  and  with  fasting,  and  with  weeping, 
and  with  mourning.  Joel  ii.  12. 

S.  Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way,  and  the  unrighteous 
man  his  thoughts ;  and  let  him  return  unto  the  Lord,  and  he 
will  have  mercy  upon  him,  and  to  our  God,  for  he  will  abun- 
dantly pardon.  Isa.  Iv.  7. 

T.  As  I  live,  saith  the  Lord  God,  I  have  no  pleasure  in 
the  death  of  the  wicked,  but  that  the  wicked  turn  from  his 
way  and  live.  Turn  ye,  turn  ye  from  your  evil  ways,  for  why 
will  ye  die,  O  house  of  Israel.  Ezek.  xxxiii.  11. 

S.  If  the  wicked  will  turn  from  all  his  sins  that  he  hath 
committed,  and  keep  all  my  statutes,  and  do  that  v.hich  is  law- 
ful and  right,  he  shall  surely  live,  he  shall  not  die.  Ezek. 
xviii.  21. 

T.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  :  behold,  I  frame  evil  against  you, 
and  devise  a  device  against  you  ;  return  ye  now  every  one  from 
his  evil  way,  and  make  your  ways  and  your  doings  good.  Jer. 
xviii.  11. 

S.  Come  and  let  us  return  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  hath  torn, 
and  he  will  heal  us,  he  hath  smitten,  and  he  will  bind  us  up. 
IIos.  vi.  1. 

T.  O  Israel,  return  unto  the  Lord  thy  God,  for  thou  hast 
fallen  by  thine  iniquity  ;  take  with  you  words,  and  turn  to  the 
Lord :  say  unto  him.  Take  away  all  iniquity,  and  receive  us 
graciously.  Hos.  xiv.  1,  2. 

S.  Turn  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  and  cause  thine  anger 
toward  us  to  cease.  Ps.  Ixxxv.  4. 

T.  I  will  heal  their  backsliding,  I  will  love  them  freely, 
for  mine  anger  is  turned  away  from  him.  Hos.  xvi.  4. 

S.  The  times  of  this  ignorance  God  winked  at,  but  now 
commandeth  all  men,  everywhere,  to  repent.  Acts  xvii.  30. 

T.  Kepent,  and  be  baptized,  every  one  of  you,  in  the  name 
of  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  remission  of  sins,  and  ye  shall  receive 
the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Acts  ii.  38. 

S.  Repent  therefore  of  this  tliy  wickedness,  and  pray  God, 
if  perhaps  the  thought  of  thine  heart  may  be  forgiven  thee. 
Acts  viii.  22. 


IfATUSE  OP  PAITH. 


Thirty-first  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 


HYMN  122.    s.  M. 
FlinL 
FAITH — 'tis  a  precious  gift, 

Where'er  it  is  bestowed ; 
It  boasts  a  high  celestial  birth, 
And  is  the  gift  of  God. 

Jesus  it  ovrns  as  King, 
And  all-atoning  Priest; 

It  claims  no  merit  of  its  own. 
But  looks  for  all  in  Christ. 

To  him  it  leads  the  soul, , 

When  filled  with  deep  distress: 
Flies  to  the  fountain  of  his  blood, 

And  trusts  his  righteousness. 

Since  'tis  thy  work  alone, 

And  that  divinely  free. 
Lord,  send  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son 

To  work  this  faith  in  me. 


HYMN  123.     c.  M. 
Woodland. 
MISTAKEN  souls!  that  dream  of  hea- 
And  make  their  empty  boast     [ven, 
Of  inward  joys,  and  sins  forgiven. 
While  they  are  slaves  to  lust. 

Yain  are  our  fjincies,  airy  flights, 

If  faith  be  cold  and  dead ; 
None  but  a  living  power  unites 

To  Christ,  the  liA-ing  Head. 

'Tis  faith  that  changes  all  the  heart, 
'Tis  faith  that  works  by  love. 

That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 
And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 

'Tis  faith  that  conquers  earth  and  hell, 

By  a  celestial  power: 
This  is  the  grace  that  shall  prevail 

In  the  decisive  hour. 


Teacher.  Without  faith  it  is  impossible  to  please  God. 
Heb.  xi.  6. 

Scholars.  By  grace  are  ye  saved,  through  faith ;  and  that 
not  of  yourselves ;  it  is  the  gift  of  God.  Eph.  ii.  8. 

T.  We  having  the  same  spirit  of  faith,  according  as  it  is 
written,  I  believed,  and  therefore  have  I  spoken ;  we  also  be- 
lieve, and  therefore  speak.  2  Cor.  iv.  13. 

S.  The  scripture  hath  concluded  all  under  sin,  that  the 
promise  by  fiith  of  Jesus  Christ  might  be  given  to  them  that 
believe.  Gal.  iii.  22. 

T.  Christ  hath  redeemed  us  from  the  curse  of  the  law ; 
that  we  might  receive  the  promise  of  the  Spirit  through  faith. 
Gal.  iii.  13^  14. 

131 


132  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

S.  We  through  the  Spirit  wait  for  the  hope  of  righteous- 
ness by  faith.  Gal.  v.  5. 

T.  Continue  in  the  faith,  grounded  and  settled,  and  be  not 
moved  away  from  the  hope  of  the  gospel,  which  ye  have 
heard.  Col.  i.  23. 

S.  Let  us  run  with  patience  the  race  that  is  set  before  us, 
looking  unto  Jesus,  the  author  and  finisher  of  our  faith ;  who 
for  the  joy  that  was  set  before  him,  endured  the  cross,  de- 
spising the  shame,  and  is  set  down  at  the  right  hand  of  the 
throne  of  God.  Heb.  xii.  1,  2. 

T.  Till  we  all  come  in  the  unity  of  the  faith,  and  of  the 
knowledge  of  the  Son  of  God,  unto  a  perfect  man,  unto  the 
measure  of  the  stature  of  the  fullness  of  Christ.  Eph.  iv.  13. 

S.  The  law  was  our  schoolmaster  to  bring  us  unto  Christ, 
that  we  might  be  justified  by  faith.  Gal.  iii.  24. 

T.  But  that  no  man  is  justified  by  the  law  in  the  sight  of 
God,  it  is  evident:  for,  The  just  shall  live  by  faith.  Gal.  iii.  11. 

S.  Being  justified  by  faith,  we  have  peace  with  God  through 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Eom.  v.  1. 

T.  Whom  God  hath  set  forth  to  be  a  propitiation  through 
faith  in  his  blood,  to  declare  his  righteousness  for  the  remis- 
sion of  sins  that  are  past,  through  the  forbearance  of  God. 
Rom.  iii.  25. 

S.  He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved ;  but 
he  that  believeth  not,  shall  be  damned.  Mark  xvi.  16. 

T.  Whosoever  believeth  that  Jesus  is  the  Christ  is  born 
of  God :  and  every  one  that  loveth  him  that  begat,  lovetli 
him  also  that  is  begotten  of  him.  1  John  v.  1. 

S.  For  whatsoever  is  born  of  God  overcometh  the  world  : 
and  this  is  the  victory  that  overcometh  the  world,  even  our 
faith.  Who  is  he  that  overcometh  the  world,  but  he  that  be- 
lieveth that  Jesus  is  the  Son  of  God  ?  1  John  v.  4,  5. 

T.  As  ye  have  therefore  received  Christ  Jesus  the  Lord, 
so  walk  ye  in  him:  rooted  and  built  up  in  him,  and  established 
in  tiie  faith,  as  ye  have  been  taught,  abounding  therein  with 
thanksgiving;  for  in  him  dwelleth  all  the  fullness  of  the  God- 
head bodily.  Col.  ii.  6,  7,  9. 


HISTOEIOAL  EXAMPLES  OF  EAITH. 

Thirty-second  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN  124.     c.  M.  HYMN  125.     l.  m. 

Stonex-ille.  All  Saints. 

FAITH  is  the  brightest  evidence  'TIS  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come,  [night, 

Of  things  beyond  our  bight;  We  walk   thi-ough  deserts  dark   as 

It  pierces  through  the  yeil  of  sense,  Till  we  arrive  at  heaven,  our  home, 

And  dwells  in  heavenly  light.  Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 

It  sets  time  past  in  present  view,  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies. 
Brings  distant  prospects  home,  She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear; 

Of  things  a  thousand  years  ago,  Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries. 
Or  thousand  years  to  come.  And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

By  fiith  we  know  the  world  was  made  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through, 
By  God's  almighty  word:         [fade,     While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray. 

We  know  the  heavens  and  earth  shall  Though  lions  roar,  and  tempests  blow, 
And  be  again  restored.  And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 

Abra'm  obeyed  the  Lord's  command,  So  Abra'm,  by  divine  command. 

From  his  own  country  driven  ;  Left  his  own  house  to  walk  with  God ; 

By  faith  he  sought  a  promised  land.     His  faith  beheld  the  promised  land. 
But  found  his  rest  in  heaven.  And  fired  his  zeal  along  the  road. 

Teacher.  Now  faith  is  the  substance  of  things  hoped  for, 
the  evidence  of  things  not  seen :  for  by  it  the  elders  obtained 
a  good  report.  Heb.  xi.  1,  2. 

Scholars.  Through  faith  we  understand  that  the  worlds 
were  framed  by  the  word  of  God,  so  that  things  which  are 
seen  were  not  made  of  things  which  do  appear.  Heb.  xi.  3. 

T.  By  faith  Abel  offered  unto  God  a  more  excellent  sacri- 
fice than  Cain,  by  which  he  obtained  witness  that  he  was 
righteous,  God  testifying  of  his  gifts:  and  by  it  he,  being 
dead,  yet  speaketh.  Heb.  xi.  4. 

S.  By  faith  Enoch  was  translated,  that  he  should  not  see 
death :  and  was  not  found,  because  God  had  translated  him : 
12  133 


134  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

for  before  liis  translation  he  had  this  testimony,  that  he  pleased 
God.  Heb.  xi.  5. 

T.  By  faith  Noah,  being  warned  of  God  of  things  not 
seen  as  yet,  moved  with  fear,  prepared  an  ark  to  the  saving 
of  his  house.  Heb.  xi.  7. 

S.  By  faith  Abraham,  when  he  was  called  to  go  out  into  a 
place  which  he  should  after  receive  for  an  inheritance,  obeyed ; 
and  he  Avent  out,  not  knowing  whither  he  went.  Heb.  xi.  8. 

T.  By  faith  he  sojourned  in  the  land  of  promise,  as  in  a 
strange  country,  dwelling  in  tabernacles  with  Isaac  and  Jacob, 
the  heirs  with  him  of  the  same  promise :  for  he  looked  for  a 
city  which  hath  foundations,  whose  builder  and  maker  is  God. 
Heb.  xi.  9,  10. 

S.  And  truly,  if  they  had  been  mindful  of  that  country 
from  whence  they  came  out,  they  might  have  had  opportunity 
to  have  returned.  Heb.  xi.  15. 

T.  But  now  they  desire  a  better  country,  that  is,  an  hea- 
venly;  wherefore  God  is  not  ashamed  to  be  called  their  God, 
for  he  hath  prepared  for  them  a  city.  Heb.  xi.  16. 

S.  By  faith  Abraham,  when  he  was  tried,  offered  up  Isaac; 
and  he  that  had  received  the  promises  offered  up  his  only- 
begotten  son,  of  whom  it  was  said.  That  in  Isaac  shall  th;^ 
seed  be  called.  Heb.  xi.  17,  18. 

T.  Accounting  that  God  was  able  to  raise  him  up,  even 
from  the  dead ;  from  whence  also  he  received  him  in  a  figure. 
Heb.  xi.  19. 

S.  By  faith  Isaac  blessed  Jacob  and  Esau  concerning  things 
to  come.  Heb.  xi.  20. 

T.  By  faith  Jacob,  when  he  was  a-dying,  blessed  both  the 
sons  of  .Joseph ;  and  worshiped,  leaning  upon  the  top  of  his 
slaff.  Heb.  xi.  21. 

S.  By  faith  Joseph,  when  he  died,  made  mention  of  the 
departing  of  the  children  of  Israel ;  and  gave  commandment 
concerning  his  bones.  Heb.  xi.  22. 

T.  By  faith  Moses,  when  he  was  born,  was  hid  three 
months  of  his  parents,  because  they  saw  he  was  a  proper 
child.  Heb.  xi.  23. 


HISTOEIOAL  EXAMPLES  OP  PAITH. 


Thirty-second  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN  126.    c.  Jf.  HYMN  127.    c.  m. 

Ortonville.  Marloio. 

DELUDED  souls,  that  dream  of  heav'ii,  OH  let  triumphant  faith  dispel 

And  make  their  empty  boast  The  fears  of  guilt  and  woe; 

Of  inward  joys,  and  sins  forgiven,        If  God  be  for  us,  God  the  Lord, 

While  they  are  slaves  to  lust.  Who,  who  shall  be  our  foe  ? 

Vain  are  our  fancies,  vain  our  flights.  He  who  his  only  Son  gave  up 
If  faith  be  cold  and  dead ;  To  death  that  we  might  live, 

None  but  a  living  power  unites  Shall  he  not  all  things  freely  grant, 

To  Christ,  the  living  Head.  That  boundless  love  can  give? 

The  faith  which  new  creates  the  heart,  Who  now  his  people  shall  accuse? 

And  works  by  active  love,  'Tis  God  hath  justified  ; 

Will  bid  all  sinful  joys  depart,  Who  now  his  people  shall  condemn? 

And  lift  the  thoughts  above.  The  Lamb  of  God  hath  died. 

God  from  the  curse  has  set  us  free  And  He  who  died  hath  risen  again. 
To  make  lis  pure  within  ;  Triumphant  from  the  grave : 

Nor  did  he  send  his  Son  to  be  At  God's  right  hand  for  us  he  pleads, 
The  minister  of  sin.  Omnipotent  to  save. 

Teacher.  By  faith  Moses,  when  he  was  come  to  years, 
refused  to  be  called  the  son  of  Pharaoh's  daughter;  choosing 
rather  to  suffer  affliction  with  the  people  of  God,  than  to 
enjoy  the  pleasures  of  sin  for  a  season;  esteeming  the  re- 
proach of  Christ  greater  riches  than  the  treasures  in  Egypt ; 
for  he  had  respect  unto  the  recompense  of  the  reward.  Heb. 
xi.  24-26. 

Scholars.  By  faith  he  forsook  Egypt,  not  fearing  the  wrath 
of  the  king :  for  he  endured,  as  seeing  him  who  is  invisible. 
Heb.  xi.  27. 

T.     Through  faith  he  kept  the  passover,  and  the  sprinkling 

135 


136  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

of  blood,  lest  he  that  destroyed  the  first-born  should  touch 
them.  Heb.  xi.  28. 

S.  By  faith  they  passed  through  the  Ked  Sea  as  by  dry 
land:  which  the  Egyptians  essaying  to  do,  were  drowned. 
Heb.  xi.  29. 

T.  By  faith  the  walls  of  Jericho  fell  down,  after  they  were 
compassed  about  seven  days.  Heb.  xi.  30. 

S.  By  faith  the  harlot  Eahab  perished  not  with  them  that 
believed  not,  when  she  had  received  the  spies  with  peace. 
Heb.  xi.  31. 

T.  And  what  shall  I  more  say?  for  the  time  would  fail 
me  to  tell  of  Gideon,  and  of  Barak,  and  of  Samson,  and  of 
Jephthae,  of  David  also,  and  Samuel,  and  of  the  prophets: 
>vho  through  faith  subdued  kingdoms,  wrought  righteousness, 
obtained  promises,  stopped  the  mouths  of  lions,  quenched  the 
violence  of  fire,  escaped  the  edge  of  the  sword,  out  of  weak- 
ness were  made  strong,  waxed  valiant  in  fight,  turned  to  flight 
the  armies  of  the  aliens.  Heb.  xi.  32-34. 

S.  Women  received  their  dead  raised  to  life  again :  and 
others  were  tortured,  not  accepting  deliverance,  that  they 
might  obtain  a  better  resurrection.  Heb.  xi.  35. 

T.  And  others  had  trial  of  cruel  mockings  and  scourgings, 
yea,  moreover  of  bonds  and  imprisonment.  Heb.  xi.  36. 

S.  They  were  stoned,  they  were  sawn  asunder,  were 
tempted,  were  slain  with  the  sword:  they  wandered  about  in 
sheep-skins,  and  goat-skins;  being  destitute,  afilicted,  tor- 
mented (of  whom  the  world  was  not  worthy) :  they  wandered 
in  deserts,  and  in  mountains,  and  in  dens  and  caves  of  the 
earth.  Heb.  xi.  37,  38. 

T.  And  these  all,  having  obtained  a  good  report  through 
faith,  received  not  the  promise :  God  having  provided  some 
better  thing  for  us,  that  they  without  us  should  not  be  made 
perfect.  Heb.  xi-  39,  40. 

S.  But  without  faith  it  is  impossible  to  please  him  :  for  he 
that  coraeth  to  God  must  believe  that  he  is,  and  that  he  is  a 
rewarder  of  them  that  diligently  seek  him.  Hebrews  xi.  6. 


FAITH  m  GOD. 


Thirty-third  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 


HYMN  128.     c.  M. 
Ortonville. 
FATHER  of  Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord, 

My  Saviour  and  my  Head, 
I  trust  in  thee,  whose  powerful  word 
Hath  raised  him  from  the  dead. 

Thou  know'st  for  my  offence  he  died. 

And  rose  again  for  me. 
Fully  and  freely  justified, 

That  I  might  live  to  thee. 

Eternal  life  to  all  mankind 
Thou  hast  in  Jesus  given ; 

And  all  who  seek,  in  him  shall  find 
The  happiness  of  heaven. 

Faith,  mighty  faith  the  promise  sees, 

And  looks  to  that  alone, 
Laughs  at  impossibilities, 

And  cries  "  It  shall  be  done !" 


HYMN  129.     p.  M. 

Nashville. 
FATHER  of  Jesus  Christ,  the  Just, 

My  Friend  and  Advocate  with  thee, 
Pity  a  soul  that  fain  would  trust 

In  him  who  lived  and  died  for  me ; 
But  only  thou  canst  make  him  known, 
And  in  my  heart  reveal  thy  Son. 

If  drawn  by  thy  alluring  grace. 
My  want  of  living  faith  I  feel. 

Show  me  in  Christ  thy  smiling  face, 
What  flesh  and  blood  can  ne'er  re- 

Thine  all-redeeming  Son  display,  [veal, 

And  call  my  darkness  into  day. 

The  gift  unspeakable  impart, 

Command  the  light  of  ftiith  to  shine — 
To  shine  in  my  dark,  drooping  lieart, 

And  fill  me  with  the  life  divine ; 
Now  bid  the  new  creation  be : 
O  God,  let  there  be  faith  in  me! 


Teacher.  Faith  is  the  substance  of  things  hoped  for,  tlie 
evidence  of  things  not  seen.  But  without  faith  it  is  impos- 
sible to  please  God.  Heb.  xi.  1,  6. 

Scholars.  For  he  that  cometh  to  God,  must  believe  that  lie 
is,  and  that  he  is  a  rewarder  of  them  that  diligently  seek  him. 
Heb.  xi.  6. 

T.  Through  faith  we  understand  that  the  worlds  were 
framed  by  the  word  of  God,  so  that  things  which  are  seen 
Vere  not  made  of  things  which  do  appear,  Heb.  xi.  3. 

S.  This  is  the  victory  that  overcometh  the  world,  even  our 
|"aith.  1  .John  v.  4. 

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138  SABBATPI-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

T.  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  he  that  heareth  my 
word,  and  believeth  on  him  that  sent  me,  hath  everlasting 
life,  and  shall  not  come  into  condemnation.  John  v.  24. 

S.  Ye  are  my  witnesses,  saith  the  Lord,  and  my  servants 
whom  I  have  chosen,  that  ye  may  know  and  believe  me,  and 
undei-stand  that  I  am  he.  Isa.  liii.  10. 

T.  Believe  in  the  Lord  your  God,  so  shall  ye  be  estab- 
lished. 2  Chron.  xx.  20. 

S.  And  Jesus  answering,  saith  unto  them,  Have  faith  in 
God.  For  verily  I  say  unto  you,  That  whosoever  shall  say 
unto  this  mountain.  Be  thou  removed,  and  be  thou  cast  into 
the  sea;  and  shall  not  doubt  in  his  heart,  but  shall  believe 
that  those  things  which  he  saith  shall  come  to  pass;  he  shall 
have  whatsoever  he  saith.  Mark  xi.  22,  23. 

T.  For  what  if  some  did  not  believe ;  shall  their  unbelief 
make  the  faith  of  God  without  effect?  Kom.  iii.  3. 

S.  God  forbid :  yea,  let  God  be  true,  but  every  man  a  liar ; 
as  it  is  written,  That  thou  mightest  be  justified  in  thy  sayings, 
and  mightest  overcome  when  thou  art  judged.  Rom.  iii.  4. 

T.  If  we  receive  the  witness  of  men,  the  witness  of  God  is 
greater :  for  this  is  the  witness  of  God  which  he  hath  testified 
of  his  Son.  1  John  v.  9. 

S.  He  that  believeth  on  the  Son  of  God  liath  the  witness 
in  himself:  he  that  believeth  not  God,  hath  made  him  a  liar, 
because  he  believeth  not  the  record  that  God  gave  of  his  Son. 
1  John  V.  10. 

T.  And  this  is  the  record,  that  God  hath  given  to  us  eter- 
nal life:  and  this  life  is  in  his  Son.  He  that  hath  the  Son, 
hath  life :  and  he  that  hath  not  the  Son  of  God,  hath  not  life. 
1  John  V.  11,  12. 

S.  Happy  is  he  that  hath  the  God  of  Jacob  for  his  help, 
whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord  his  God :  which  made  heaven  and 
earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  therein  is :  which  keepeth  truth 
for  ever.  Ps.  cxlvi.  5,  6. 

T.  The  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever,  even  thy  God,  O  Zion, 
unto  all  generations.     Praise  ye  the  Lord.  Ps.  cxlvi.  10. 


TAITH  IE  OHEIST. 


Tliirty-third  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 


HYMN  130.     s.  M. 
Palermo. 
SPIRIT  of  faith,  come  down, 
Reveal  the  things  of  God ; 
And  make  to  us  tlie  Godhead  known, 
And  witness  with  the  blood. 

'Tis  thine  the  blood  to  apply, 

And  give  us  eyes  to  see, 
That  he  who  did  for  sinners  die, 

Hath  surely  died  for  nie. 

No  man  can  truly  say 

That  Jesus  is  the  Lord, 
Unless  thou  take  the  veil  away. 

And  breathe  the  living  word; 

Then,  only  then,  we  feel 

Our  iutVest  in  his  blood; 
And  cry,  with  joy  unspeakable, 

Thou  art  my  Lord,  my  God ! 

Oh  that  the  world  might  know 

The  all-atoning  Lamb! 
Spirit  of  faith,  descend  and  show 

The  virtue  of  his  name. 


HYMN  131.     p.  M. 

Mock  of  Ages. 
ROCK  of  ages!  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee, 
,  Let  the  water  and  the  blood 
From  thy  side,  a  healing  flood, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  ciu'e. 
Save  from  wrath,  and  make  me  pure. 

Should  my  tears  for  ever  flow. 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone ; 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring. 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 

While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death. 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
And  behold  thee  on  thj'  throne ; 
Rock  of  ages!  cleft  for  me. 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee.' 


Teacher.    Ye  believe  in  God,  believe  also  in  me.  John  xiv.  1. 

Scholars.  I  am  come  a  light  into  the  world,  that  whosoever 
believeth  on  me  should  not  abide  in  darkness.  John  xii.  46. 

T.  He  that  believeth  on  me  hath  everlasting  life.  John 
vi.  47. 

S.  He  that  believeth  on  the  Son  of  God  hath  the  witness  in 
himself.  1  John  v.  10. 

T.    The  Father  himself  loveth  you,  because  ye  have  loved 

139 


140  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

me.  and  have  believed  that  I  came  out  from  God.    John 
xvi.  27. 

S.  The  life  which  I  now  live  in  the  flesh,  I  live  by  the 
faith  of  the  Son  of  God,  who  loved  me,  and  gave  himself  for 
me.  Gal.  ii.  20. 

T.  If  thou  shalt  confess  Avith  thy  mouth  the  Lord  Jesus, 
and  shalt  believe  in  thine  heart  that  God  hath  raised  him  from 
the  dead,  thou  shalt  be  saved.  Rom.  x.  9. 

S.  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  he  that  heareth  my  word, 
and  believeth  on  him  that  sent  me,  hath  everlasting  life,  and 
shall  not  come  into  condemnation.  John  v.  24. 

T.  For  w^ith  the  heart,  man  believeth  unto  righteousness ; 
and  with  the  mouth,  confession  is  made  unto  salvation.  Rom. 
X.  10. 

S.     Who  is  he  that  overcometh  the  world,  but  he  that  be- 
lieveth that  Jesus  is  the  Son  of  God  ?  1  John  v.  5. 
•   T.     This  is  God's  commandment,  that  we  should  believe  on 
the  name  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and  love  one  another,  as  he 
gave  us  commandment.  1  John  iii.  28. 

S.  Whosoever  shall  confess  that  Jesus  is  the  Son  of  God, 
God  dwelleth  in  him,  and  he  in  God.  1  John  iv.  15. 

T.  Whosoever  shall  deny  me  before  men,  him  will  I  also 
deny  before  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven.  Matt.  x.  33. 

S.  Let  all  the  house  of  Israel  know  assuredly,  that  God 
hath  n>ade  that  same  Jesus,  whom  ye  have  crucified,  both 
Lord  and  Christ.  Acts  iii.  36. 

T.  We  believe  and  are  sure  that  thou  art  that  Christ,  the 
Son  of  the  living  God.  John  vi.  69. 

S.  If  we  believe  that  Jesus  died  and  rose  again,  even  so 
them  also  which  sleep  in  Jesus  will  God  bring  with  him. 
1  Thess.  iv.  14. 

T.  If  we  be  dead  wdth  Christ,  we  believe  that  we  shall  also 
live  with  him.  Rom.  vi.  8. 

S.  These  things  have  I  written  unto  you  that  believe  on 
the  name  of  the  Son  of  God  ;  that  ye  may  know  that  ye  have 
eternal  life,  and  that  ye  may  believe  on  the  name  of  the  Son 
of  God.  1  John  v.  13. 


THE  APOSTLES'  CEEED. 


Thirty-fourth  Sunday  in  the  Year.     Morning. 

HYMN   132.     c.  M.  HYMN   133.     l.  m. 

Howard.  Duke  Street. 

0  GOD,  we  praise  thee,  and  confess  BLESS'D  be  the  Father  and  his  love, 

That  thou  the  only  Lord  To  which  celestial  source  we  owe 

And  everlasting  Father  art,  Rivers  of  endless  joy  above, 

By  all  on  earth  ador'd.  And  rills  of  comfort  here  below. 

To  thee  all  angels  cry  aloud.  Glory  to  thee,  great  Son  of  God, 

To  thee  the  powers  on  high,  From  whose  dear,  wounded  body  rolla 

Both  Cherubim  and  Sei-aphim,  A  precious  stream  of  vital  blood — 

Continually  do  cry —  Pardon  and  life  for  dying  souls! 

"  0  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord,  We  give  thee,  sacred  Spirit,  praise, 

Whom  heavenly  hosts  obey,  Who  in  our  hearts  of  sin  and  woe. 

The  world  is  with  the  glory  fill'd  Mak'st  living  springs  of  grace  arise, 

Of  thy  majestic  sway."  And  into  boundless  glory  flow. 

The  apostles'  glorious  company,         Thus  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  prophets,  crown'd  with  light.  And  God  the  Spirit,  we  adore ; 

With  all  the  martyrs'  noble  host.      The  sea  of  life  and  love  unknown. 
Thy  constant  praise  recite.  Without  a  bottom  or  a  shore. 

Teacher  and  Schokirs.  I  believe  in  God  the  Father  Al- 
mighty, maker  of  Heaven  and  Earth : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son  our  Lord ;  who  was  con- 
ceived by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  suffered 
under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead  and  buried  ;  he  de- 
scended into  the  place  of  departed  spirits ;  the  third  day  he 
rose  from  the  dead  ;  he  ascended  into  Pleaven,  and  sitteth  on 
the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty ;  from  thence  he 
shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  the  Holy  Catholic  Church- 

141 


142  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

the  communion  of  Saints  ;  the  forgiveness  of  sins  ;  the  resur- 
rection of  the  body,  and  the  life  everlasting.     Amen. 

OJi  THIS. 

Teacher  and  Scholars.  I  believe  in  one  God,  the  Father  Al- 
mighty, Maker  of  Heaven  and  Earth,  and  of  all  things  visible 
and  invisible. 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  only-begotten  Son  of 
God,  begotten  of  his  Father  before  all  worlds ;  God  of  God, 
Light  of  Light,  very  God  of  very  God,  begotten,  not  made, 
being  of  one  substance  with  the  Father;  by  whom  all  things 
were  made ;  who  for  us  men,  and  for  our  salvation,  came  down 
from  Heaven,  and  was  incarnate  by  the  Holy  Ghost  of  the 
Virgin  Mary,  and  Avas  made  man,  and  was  crucified  also  for 
us  under  Pontius  Pilate.  He  suffered  and  was  buried,  and  the 
third  day  he  arose  again,  according  to  the  Scriptures,  and  as- 
cended into  Heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  the 
Father ;  and  he  shall  come  again,  with  glory,  to  judge  both 
the  quick  and  the  dead  ;  whose  kingdom  shall  have  no  end. 

And  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Lord  and  giver  of 
life,  who  proceedeth  from  the  Father  and  the  Son  ;  who,  with 
the  Father  and  the  Son  together,  is  worshiped  and  glorified ; 
who  spake  by  the  prophets.  And  I  believe  in  one  Catholic 
and  Apostolic  Church.  I  acknowledge  one  Baptism  for  the 
remission  of  sins ;  and  I  look  for  the  resurrection  of  tlie  dead, 
and  the  life  of  the  world  to  come.     Amen. 

T.  Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence ;  and  take  not  thy 
Holy  Spirit  from  me.  Ps.  li.  11. 

S.  Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God  ;  and  renew  a  right 
spirit  within  me.  Ps.  li.  10. 

T.  The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee.  The  Lord  make 
his  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gracious  unto  thee.  The  Lord 
lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee,  and  give  thee  peace.  Num. 
vi.  24,  25,  26. 

*S'.  God  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us  ;  and  cause  his 
face  to  shine  upon  us.  Ps.  Ixvii.  1. 


PEEPAEATION  rOR  PRAYES. 


Thirty-fourth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 


HYMN  134.    s.  M. 

Painesville. 
THE  praying  spirit  breathe, 

The  watching  power  impart ; 
From  all  entanglements  beneath 

Call  off  my  peaceful  heart ; 
My  feeble  mind  sustain, 

By  worldly  thoughts  opprej^t, 
Appear  and  bid  me  turn  again 

To  my  eternal  rest. 


HYMN  135.     p.  M. 

Chanel/. 
OPEN,  Lord,  thy  inward  ear, 

And  bid  ray  heart  rejoice; 
Bid  my  quiet  spirit  hear 

Thy  comfortable  voice, 
Never  in  the  whirlwind  found,  [placp ; 

Nor   where   earthquakes    rock   the 
Still  and  silent  is  the  sound — 

The  whisper  of  thy  grace. 


Swift  to  my  rescue  come, 

Thy  own  this  moment  seize ; 
Gather  thy  wandering  spirit  home, 

And  keep  in  perfect  peace ; 
Suffered  no  more  to  rove 

O'er  all  the  earth  abroad, 
Arrest  the  prisoner  of  thy  love, 

And  shiit  me  up  in  God. 


From  the  world  of  sin  and  noise 

And  hurry  I  withdraw; 
For  the  small  and  inward  voice 

I  wait  with  humble  awe ; 
Silent  am  I  now  and  still, 

Dare  not  in  thy  presence  move, 
To  my  waiting  soul  reveal 

The  secret  of  my  love ! 


Teacher.  O  thou  that  hearest  prayer,  unto  thee  shall  all 
flesh  come.  Ps.  Ixv.  2. 

Scholars.  Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest,  and 
causest  to  approach  unto  thee,  that  he  may  dwell  in  thy 
courts :  we  shall  be  satisfied  with  the  goodness  of  thy  house, 
even  of  thy  holy  temple.  Ps.  Ixv,  4. 

T.  Be  not  rash  with  thy  mouth,  and  let  not  thy  heart  be 
hasty  to  utter  anything  before  God — for  God  is  in  heaven,  and 
thou  upon  earth ;  therefore  let  thy  words  be  few.  Eccles.  v.  2. 

S.  The  preparations  of  the  heart  in  man,  and  the  answer 
of  the  tongue,  is  from  the  Lord.  Prov.  xvi.  1. 

T.  No  man  can  come  unto  me  except  the  Father  draw 
him.  John  vi.  44. 

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144  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

S.  And  thou  wilt  prepare  thy  heart;  tliou  wilt  cause  thine 
ear  to  hear.  Ps.  x.  17. 

T.  He  that  cometh  to  God  must  believe  that  he  is,  and 
that  he  is  a  rewarder  of  them  that  diligently  seek  him.  Heb. 
xi.  6. 

S.  Quicken  us,  O  Lord,  and  we  will  call  upon  thy  name ; 
turn  us  again,  O  Lord  God  of  Hosts,  cause  thy  face  to  shine, 
and  we  shall  be  saved.  Ps.  Ixxx.  18,  19. 

T.     Lord,  teach  us  to  pray.  Luke  xi.  1. 

S.  The  Spirit  helpeth  our  infirmities;  for  we  know  not 
what  we  should  pray  for  as  we  ought :  but  the  Spirit  maketh 
intercession  for  us,  with  groanings  that  cannot  be  uttered. 
Kom.  viii.  26. 

T.  If  any  of  you  lack  wisdom,  let  him  ask  of  God,  that 
giveth  to  all  men  liberally,  and  upbraideth  not,  and  it  shall 
be  given  hjm:  but  let  him  ask  in  faith,  nothing  wavering. 
James  i.  5,  6. 

S.  For  he  that  wavereth  is  like  a  wave  of  the  sea  driven 
with  the  wind  and  tossed.  For  let  not  that  man  think  that 
he  shall  receive  anything  of  the  Lord.  James  i.  6,  7. 

T.  I  will  therefore  that  men  pray  everywhere,  lifting  up 
holy  hands,  without  wrath  and  doubting.  1  Tim,  ii.  8. 

S.  If  my  people,  which  are  called  by  my  name,  shall 
humble  themselves,  and  pray,  and  seek  my  face,  and  turn 
from  their  wicked  ways;  then  will  I  hear  from  heaven,  and 
will  forgive  their  sin.  2  Chron.  vii.  14. 

T.  For  thou.  Lord,  art  good ;  and  ready  to  forgive ;  and 
plenteous  in  mercy  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  thee.  Ps. 
Ixxxvi.  5. 

S.  If  we  confess  our  sins,  he  is  faithful  and  just  to  forgive  ns 
our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us  from  all  unrighteousness.  1  John  i.  9. 

T.  Tliou  shalt  find  the  Lord  if  thou  seek  him  with  all  thy 
heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul.  Deut.  iv.  29. 

S.  Blessed  are  they  who  seek  the  Lord  with  their  whole 
heart.  Ps.  cxix.  2. 

T.    Open  thy  mouth  wide,  and  I  will  fill  it.  Ps.  Ixxxi.  10. 


PEAYEE  TO  BE  EAEl^TEST  AM  IMPOETUNATE. 


Thirty-fifth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN  136.     L.  M.  HYMN  137.    c.  m. 

Arnold.  Dovms. 

PRAYER  is  appointed  to  convey  PRAYER  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 

The  blessings  God  designs  to  give ;       Utter'd  or  iinexpress'd : 
Long  as  they  live  let  Christians  pray ;     The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
They  learn  to  pray  when  first  they  live.  That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

If  pain  afflict,  or  wrongs  oppress ;        Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 
If  cares  distract,  or  fears  dismay;        The  falling  of  a  tear. 

If  gnilt  deject;  if  sin  distress;  The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 

In  every  case  still  watch  and  pray.      "When  none  but  God  is  near. 

'Tis  prayer  supports  the  soul  that's  weak:  It  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 
As  thought  is  broken,langnage  lame;     That  infant  lips  can  try; 

Pray,  if  thou  canst  or  cannot  speak,    'Tis  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
But  pray  with  faith  in  Jesus'  name.     The  Majesty  on  high. 

Depend  on  him  :  thou  canst  not  fail ;  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath. 

Make  all  thywants  and  wishes  known;    The  Christian's  native  air  ; 
Fear  not.  his  merits  must  prevail :        Ilis  watchword  at  the  gates  of  death, 
Ask  but  in  faith,  it  shall  be  done.        He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

Teacher.     Pray  without  ceasing.  1  Thess.  v.  17. 

Scholars.     Continue  instant  in  prayer.  Eom.  xii.  12. 

T.  Unto  thee  have  I  cried,  O  Lord;  O  Lord,  in  the  morn- 
ing shall  my  prayer  prevent  thee.  Ps.  Ixxxviii.  13. 

S.  My  voice  shalt  thou  hear  in  the  morning;  in  the 
morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer  unto  thee,  and  will  look  up. 
Ps.  V.  3. 

T.  I  prevented  the  dawning  of  the  morning  and  cried,  I 
hoped  in  thy  word.  Ps.  exix.  147. 

S.  Evening,  morning  and  at  noon  will  I  pray  and  cry 
aloud,  and  he  shall  hear  my  voice.  Ps.  Iv.  17. 

13  K  145 


146  SABBATH-SCHOOL    MANUAL. 

T.  With  ray  soul  have  I  desired  thee  in  the  night,  yea, 
with  my  spirit  within  me  will  I  seek  thee  early.  Isa.  xxxvi.  9. 

S.  Mine  eyes  prevented  the  night  watches,  that  I  might 
meditate  on  thy  word.  Ps.  cxix.  148. 

T.  Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord :  for  I  cry  unto  thee 
daily.  Ps.  Ixxxvi.  3. 

S.  I  have  remembered  thy  name,  O  Lord,  in  the  night, 
and  have  kept  thy  law. ,  Ps.  cxix.  55. 

T.  Kejoice  the  soul  of  thy  servant :  for  unto  thee,  O  Lord, 
do  I  lift  up  my  soul.  Ps.  Ixxxvi.  4. 

S.  O  Lord  God  of  my  salvation,  I  have  cried  night  and 
day  unto  thee.  Ps.  Ixxxviii.  1. 

T.     Continue  in  prayer,  and  watch  in  the  same.  Col.  iv.  2. 

S.     Night  and  day  praying  exceedingly.  1  Thess.  iii.  10. 

T.  Jesus  spake  a  parable  that  men  ought  always  to  pray 
and  not  to  faint.  Luke  xxiii.  1. 

S.  Praying  always  with  all  prayer  and  supplication,  in 
the  spirit,  and  watching  thereunto  with  all  perseverance  and 
supplication,  for  all  saints.  Eph.  vi.  18. 

T.  Watch  and  pray,  that  ye  enter  not  into  temptation. 
Matt,  xxvii.  41. 

*S'.  In  the  days  of  his  flesh  Christ  offered  up  prayers  and 
supplications  with  strong  crying  and  tears,  and  was  heard. 
Heb.  V.  7. 

T.  Hear  my  cry,  O  God  ;  attend  unto  my  prayer.  From 
the  end  of  the  earth  will  I  cry  unto  thee,  when  my  heart  is 
overwhelmed :  lead  me  to  the  rock  that  is  higher  than  I.  Ps. 
Ix.  1,  2. 

S.  For  thou  hast  been  a  shelter  for  me,  and  a  strong  tower 
from  the  enemy.  I  will  abide  in  thy  tabernacle  for  ever:  I 
will  trust  in  the  covert  of  thy  wings.  Selah.  For  thou,  O 
God,  hast  heard  my  vows:  thou  hast  given  me  the  heritage 
of  those  that  fear  thy  name.  Ps.  Ix.  3-5. 

T.  Give  ear  to  ray  prayer,  O  God,  and  hide  not  thyself 
from  ray  supplication.  Ps.  Iv.  1. 

S,  Hear  my  voice  according  to  thy  loving-kindness;  O 
Lord,  qtiickcn  me  according  to  thy  judgment.  Ps.  cxix.  149. 


A]![S¥EE  TO  PEAYEE. 


Thirty-fifth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening-. 


HYMN  138.     p.  M. 

Heath. 
SAVIOUR,  when  in  dust  to  thee, 
Low  we  bow  the  adoring  knee ; 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
ScKrce  we  lift  our  streaming  eyes ; 
Oh  by  all  thy  pains  and  woe, 
Siiffer'd  once  for  man  below, 
l>eiiding  from  thy  throne  on  high. 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

By  thy  birth  and  early  years ; 
By  thy  human  griefs  and  tears ; 
By  thy  fasting  and  distress 
In  the  lonely  wilderness ; 
By  thy  victory  in  the  hour 
Of  the  subtle  Tempter's  power ; 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye: 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

By  thine  hour  of  dark  despair ; 
By  thine  agony  of  prayer ; 
By  the  purple  robe  of  scorn  ; 
By  thy  wounds,  thy  crown  of  thorn 
By  thy  cross,  thy  pangs  and  cries ; 
By  thy  perfect  sacrifice; 
Jesxis,  look  with  pitying  eye: 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 


HYMN  139.     L.  M. 
Thtyrpe. 
FROM  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat : 
'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 

There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  slieds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads  ; 
A  place  than  all  besides  more  sweet: 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy-seat. 

There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend. 
Where  friend   holds   fellowship  with 

friend ; 
Tho'  sunder'd  far,  by  faitli  they  meet 
Around  one  common  mercy-seat. 

Ah!  whither  could  we  flee  for  aid, 
When  tempted,  desolate,  dismay'd  ? 
Or  how  the  hosts  of  hell  defeat 
Had  sufif'riug  saints  no  mercy-seat  ? 

;  There,  there  on  eagles'  wings  we  soar, 
And  sin  and  sense  molest  no  more ; 
And  heaven  comes  down  our  souls  to 

greet, 
While  glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat. 


Teacher.  Thou  shalt  make  thy  prayer  unto  him,  and  he 
shall  hear  thee.  Job  xxii,  27. 

Scholars.  But  know  that  the  Lord  liath  set  apart  him  that 
is  godly  for  himself:  the  Lord  will  hear  when  I  call  unto 
him.  Ps.  iv.  3. 

T.  This  poor  man  cried,  and  the  Lord  heard  him,  and 
saved  him  out  of  all  his  troubles.  Ps,  xxxiv.  6. 

147 


148  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

S.  The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous,  and  his 
ears  are  open  to.  their  cry.  The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord 
heareth,  and  delivereth  them  out  of  their  troubles.  Ps.  xxxiv. 
15,  17. 

T.  Call  upon  me  in  the  day  of  trouble,  I  will  deliver 
thee,  and  thou  shalt  glorify  me.  Ps.  .1.  15. 

S.  He  will  fulfill  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  him :  he  also 
Avill  hear  their  cry,  and  save  them.  Ps.  cxiv.  19. 

T.  The  Lord  is  far  from  the  wicked  :  but  he  heareth  the 
prayer  of  the  righteous.  Prov.  xv.  29. 

S.  He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  answer  him.  Ps. 
xci.  15. 

T.  The  Lord  is  rich  in  mercy  to  all  that  call  upon  him. 
Eom.  X.  12. 

S.  They  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  not  want  any  good  thing. 
Ps.  xxiv.  10. 

T.  He  will  be  very  gracious  unto  thee  at  the  voice  of  thy 
cry :  when  he  shall  hear  it,  he  will  answer  thee.  Isa.  xxx.  19. 

^S*.  Then  shalt  thou  call,  and  the  Lord  shall  answer:  thou 
shalt  cry,  and  he  shall  say,  Here  I  am.  Isa.  Iviii.  9. 

T.  Then  shall  ye  call  upon  me,  and  ye  shall  go  and  pray 
unto  me,  and  I  will  hearken  unto  you.  Jer.  xxix.  12. 

S.  They  shall  call  on  my  name,  and  I  will  hear  them  :  I 
will  say.  It  is  my  people,  and  they  shall  say.  The  Lord  is  my 
God.  Zech.  xiii.  9. 

T.  Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you.  Seek,  and  ye  shall 
find.     Knock,  and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you.  Matt.  vii.  7. 

S.  For  every  one  that  asketh  receiveth ;  and  he  that 
seeketh  tindeth ;  and  to  him  that  knocketh  it  shall  be  opened. 
Matt.  vii.  8. 

T.  And  all  things  whatsoever  ye  shall  ask  in  prayer,  be- 
lieving, ye  shall  receive.  Matt.  xxi.  22. 

S.  If  ye  abide  in  me,  and  my  words  abide  in  you,  ye 
shall  ask  what  ye  will,  and  it  shall  be  done  unto  you.  John 
XV.  7. 

T  Lord,  hear  ray  voice ;  let  thine  ear  be  attentive  to  the 
voice  of  my  supplications.  Ps.  cxxx.  2. 


JUSTIFIOATIOIT. 


Thirty-sixth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN  140.     p.  M. 
Lenox. 
ARISE,  mj-  soul,  arise;  They  strongly  plead  for  me: 

Sliake  off  thy  guilty  fears:  Forgive  him, oh  forgive,  they  cry, 

The  bleeding  Sacrifice  Nor  let  that  ransom'd  sinner  die. 

In  my  behalf  appears: 
Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands —    The  Father  hears  him  praj', 
My  name  is  written  on  his  hands.  His  dear  anointed  One: 

He  cannot  turn  awaj' 
He  ever  lives  above,  The  presence  of  his  Son  : 

For  me  to  intercede;  His  Spirit  answers  to  the  blood, 

His  all-redeeming  love,  And  tells  me  I  am  born  of  God. 

His  precious  blood  to  plead  : 
His  blood  atones  for  all  our  race,  Bly  God  is  reconciled ; 

And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grace.        His  pard'ning  voice  I  hear : 

He  owns  me  for  his  child ; 
Five  bleeding  wounds  he  beai-s,  I  can  no  longer  fear: 

Received  on  Calvary;  With  confidence  I  now  draw  nigh, 

They  pour  effectual  prayers,  And  Father,  Abba,  Father,  cry. 

Teacher.  Let  the  wicked  forsake  liis  way,  and  the  unright- 
eous man  his  thoughts  ;  and  let  him  return  unto  the  Lord,  and 
he  will  have  mercy  upon  him ;  and  to  our  God,  for  he  will 
abundantly  pardon.  Isa,  Iv.  7. 

Scholars.  The  Lord,  the  Lord  God,  merciful  and  gracious, 
long-suffering,  and  abundant  in  goodness  and  truth,  keeping 
mercy  for  thousands,  forgiving  iniquity,  transgression  and  sin. 
Ex.  xxxiv.  6,  7. 

T.  I,  even  I,  am  he  that  blotteth  out  thy  transgression  for 
mine  own  sake,  and  will  not  remember  thy  sins.  Put  me  in 
remembrance :  let  us  plead  together,  declare  then  that  thou 
mayest  be  justified.  Isa.  xliii.  25,  26. 

S.  O  Lord,  let  my  Lord,  I  pray  thee,  go  among  us,  and 
la*  149 


150  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

pardon  our  iniquity  and  our  sin,  and  take  us  for  tliine  inherit- 
ance. Ex.  xxxiv.  9. 

T.  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to  thy  loving- 
kindness  ;  according  unto  the  multitude  of  thy  tender  mercies 
blot  out  my  transgressions.  Ps.  ii.  1. 

S.  Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity,  and  cleanse 
me  from  my  sin.  For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions,  and 
my  sin  is  ever  before  me.  Against  thee,  thee  only,  have  I 
sinned,  and  done  this  evil  in  thy  sight :  that  thon  mightest  be 
justified  when  thou  speakest,  and  be  clear  when  thou  judgest. 
Ps.  Iv.  2,  3,  4. 

T.  Incline  your  ear,  and  come  unto  me  ;  hear,  and  your 
soul  shall  live;  and  I  will  make  an  everlasting  covenant  with 
you,  even  the  sure  mercies  of  David.  Isa.  Iv.  3. 

S.  A  broken  and  a  contrite  heart,  O  God,  thou  wilt  not 
despise.  Ps.  li.  17. 

T.  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  broken  heart ; 
and  saveth  such  as  be  of  a  contrite  spirit,  Ps.  xxxiv.  18. 

S.     How  can  man  be  justified  with  God  ?  Job  xxv.  4. 

T.  Being  justified  by  faith,  we  have  peace  with  God,  through 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  By  whom  also  we  have  access  by 
f<uth  into  this  grace  wherein  we  stand,  and  rejoice  in  hope  of 
the  glory  of  God.  Rom.  v.  1,  2. 

^S*.  By  the  deeds  of  the  law  there  shall  no  flesh  be  justified 
in  his  sight;  for  by  the  law  is  the  knowledge  of  sin.  Rom. 
iii.  20. 

T.  But  God  comraendeth  his  love  toward  us,  in  that  while 
we  were  yet  sinners,  Christ  died  for  us.  Rom.  v.  8. 

S.  Being  now  justified  by  his  blood,  we  shall  be  saved  from 
wrath  through  him.  Rom.  v.  9. 

T.  In  whom  we  have  redemption  through  his  blood,  the  for- 
giveness of  sins,  according  to  the  riches  of  his  grace.  Eph.  i.  7. 

S.  For  by  grace  are  ye  saved,  through  faith  ;  and  that  not 
of  yourselves ;  it  is  the  gift  of  God.  Eph.  ii.  8. 

T.  Even  the  righteousness  of  God,  which  is  by  faith  of 
.Jesus  Christ  unto  all  and  upon  all  them  that  believe.  Rom. 
iii.  22. 


ADOPTION. 


Thirty-sixth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening-. 

HYMN  141.     L.  M.  HYMN  142.     c.  sr. 

Prince.  Lanesbord'. 

GREATGod,  indulge  my  hnmWe claim;  SOV'REIGN  of  all  the  worlds  on 

Be  thon  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest;  Allow  my  humble  claim  ;  [high, 

The  glories  that  compose  thy  name  Nor  while,  unworthy,  I  draw  nigh. 

Stand  all  engaged  to  make  me  blest.  Disdain  a  Father's  name. 

Thou  great  and  good,  thou  just  and  wise,  My  Father,God  I  that  gracious  word 
Thou  art  my  Father  and  my  God  ;  Dispels  my  guilty  fear ; 

And  I  am  thine  by  sacred  ties —  Not  all  the  notes  by  angels  heard 

Thy  son,  thy  servant  bought  with  blood.     Could  so  delight  my  ear. 

With  heart  and  eyes,  and  lifted  hands,  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  thyself  impress 

For  thee  I  long,  to  thee  I  look  ;  On  my  expanding  heart ; 

As  travelers  in  thirsty  lands  And  show  that  in  the  Father's  grace 

Pant  for  the  cooling  watei-brook.  I  share  a  filial  part. 

I'll  lift  my  hands,  I'll  raise  my  voice,        Cheer'd  by  that  witness  from  on 
While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  i)raise :       Unwav'ring  I  believe ;  [high 

This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice,   And  Abba,  Father,  humbly  cry; 
And  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days.  Nor  caji  the  sign  deceive. 

Teacher.  For  as  many  as  are  led  by  the  Spirit  of  God,  they 
are  the  sons  of  God.  For  ye  have  not  received  tlie  spirit  of 
bondage  again  to  fear  ;  but  ye  have  received  the  Spirit  of  adop- 
tion, whereby  we  cry  Abba,  Father.  Rom.  viii.  14,  15. 

Scholars.  The  Spirit  itself  beareth  witness-with  onr  spirit, 
that  we  are  the  children  of  God:  and  if  children,  then  heirs: 
lieirs  of  God  and  joint-heirs  with  Christ;  if  so  be  that  we  suf- 
fer with  him,  that  we  may  be  also  glorified  together.  Eom. 
viii.  16,  17. 

151 


152  SABBATH-SCHOOL    MANUAL. 

T.  When  the  fullness  of  the  time  was  come,  God  sent  forth 
his  Son  made  of  a  woman,  made  under  the  law.  Gal.  iv.  4. 

S.  To  redeem  them  that  were  under  the  law,  that  we  might 
receive  the  adoption  of  sons.  Gal,  iv.  5. 

T.  And  because  ye  are  sons,  God  hath  sent  forth  the  Spirit 
of  his  Son  into  your  hearts,  crying  Abba,  Father.  Gal.  iv.  6. 

S.  He  came  unto  his  own,  and  his  own  received  him  not. 
But  as  many  a§  received  him,  to  them  gave  he  power  to  be- 
come the  sons  of  God.  John  i.  11,  12. 

T.  Which  were  born,  not  of  blood,  nor  of  the  will  of  the 
flesh,  nor  of  the  will  of  man,  but  of  God.  John  i.  13. 

S.  For  whom  he  did  foreknow,  he  also  did  predestinate  to 
be  conformed  to  the  image  of  liis  Son,  that  he  might  be  the 
first-born  among  many  brethren.  Rom.  viii.  29. 

T.  Not  by  works  of  righteousness,  which  we  have  done, 
but  according  to  his  mercy  he  saved  us,  by  the  washing  of  re- 
generation, and  renewing  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Tit.  iii.  5. 

S.  Which  he  shed  on  us  abundantly,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Saviour;  that  being  justified  by  his  grace  we  should  be 
made  heirs  according  to  the  hope  of  eternal  life.  Tit.  iii.  6,  7. 

T.  That  ye  may  be  blameless  and  harmless,  the  sons  of 
God  without  rebuke,  in  the  midst  of  a  crooked  and  perverse 
nation,  among  whom  ye  shine  as  lights  in  the  world.  Phil, 
ii.  15. 

S.  Behold  what  manner  of  love  the  Father  hath  bestowed 
upon  us,  that  we  should  be  called  the  sons  of  God  !  therefore 
the  world  knoweth  us  not,  because  it  knew  him  not.  Beloved, 
now  are  we  the  sons  of  God,  and  it  doth  not  yet  appear  what 
we  shall  be:  but  we  know  that,  when  he  shall  appear,  we  shall 
be  like  him ;  for  we  shall  see  him  as  he  is.  1  John  iii.  1,  2. 

T.  In  this  the  children  of  God  are  manifest,  and  the  chil- 
dren of  the  devil :  whosoever  doeth  not  righteousness  is  not  of 
God,  neither  he  that  loveth  not  his  brother.  1  John  iii.  10. 

S.  He  that  overcometh  shall  inherit  all  things;  and  I  will 
be  his  God,  and  he  shall  be  my  son.  Rev.  xxi.  7. 


SANOTinOATIOIT. 


TMrty-seventh  Sunday  in  tlie  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN  143.     c.  M.  HYMN  144.     s.  m. 

Marlow.  Lansdale. 

OH  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God,  THE  thing  my  God  doth  hate, 

A  heart  from  sin  set  free —  That  I  no  more  may  do, 

A  heart  that  always  feels  thy  blood  Thy  creature.  Lord,  again  create, 

So  freely  spilt  for  me.  And  all  my  soul  renew  : 

A  heart  resign'd,  submissive,  meek.  My  soul  shall  then,  like  thine, 
My  great  Redeemer's  throne  :  Abhor  the  thing  unclean, 

Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak —  And,  sanctified  bj'  love  divine, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone.  For  ever  cease  from  sin. 

Oh  for  a  lowly,  contrite  heart,  That  blessed  law  of  thine. 

Believing,  true  and  cleau ;  Jesiis,  to  me  impart ; 

Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part  The  Spirit's  law  of  life  divine, 
lYom  him  that  dwells  within.  Oh  write  it  on  my  heart. 

A  heart  in  every  thought  renew'd.         Implant  it  deep  within. 

And  full  of  love  divine  ;  Whence  it  may  ne'er  remove — 

Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure  and  good,  The  law  of  liberty  from  sin, 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine.  The  perfect  law  of  love. 

Teacher.  This  is  the  will  of  God,  even  your  sanctification. 
1  Thess.  iv.  3. 

Scholars.  The  Lord  appeared  to  Abram,  and  said  unto  him, 
I  am  the  Almighty  God:  walk  before  me,  and  be  thou  per- 
fect. Gen.  xvii.  i. 

T.  Be  ye  therefore  perfect,  even  as  your  Father  which  is 
in  heaven  is  perfect.  Matt.  v.  48. 

^S*.  It  is  God  that  girdeth  me  with  strength,  and  maketh 
my  way  perfect.  Ps.  xviii.  32. 

T.  Now  the  God  of  peace,  that  brought  again  from  tlie 
dead  our  Lord  Jesus,  that  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep,  through 

153 


154  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

tlie  blood  of  the  everlasting  covenant,  make  you  perfect  in 
every  good  work.  Heb.  xiii.  20. 

S.  Follow  peace  with  all  men,  and  holiness,  without  which 
no  man  shall  see  the  Lord :  looking  diligently,  lest  any  root 
of  bitterness  springing  up  trouble  you,  and  thereby  many  be 
denied.  Heb.  xii.  14,  15. 

T.  I  am  the  Lord  your  God ;  ye  shall  therefore  sanctify 
yourselves,  and  ye  shall  be  holy,  for  I  am  holy.  Lev.  xi.  44. 

S:  But  we  all,  with  open  face  beholding  as  in  a  glass  the 
glory  of  the  Lord,  are  changed  into  the  same  image  from 
glory  to  glory,  even  as  by  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord.  2  Cor. 
iii.  18. 

T.  God  hath  from  the  beginning  chosen  you  to  salvation 
through  sanctification  of  the  Spirit  and  belief  of  the  truth, 
whereunto  he  called  you  by  our  gospel,  to  the  obtaining  of  the 
glory  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  2  Thess.  ii.  13,  14. 

S.  Wash  me  thoroughly  from  my  iniquity,  and  cleanse  me 
from  my  sin.  Ps.  li.  2. 

T.  Though  your  sins  be  as  scarlet,  they  shall  be  as  white 
as  snow ;  though  they  be  red  like  crimson,  they  shall  be  as 
wool.  Isa.  i.  18. 

S.     Cleanse  thou  me  from  secret  faults.  Ps.  xix.  12. 

T.  Then  will  I  sprinkle  clean  water  upon  yon,  and  ye  shall 
be  clean  ;  from  all  your  filthiness,  and  from  all  your  idols, 
will  I  cleanse  you.  Ezek.  xxxvi.  25. 

S.  Let  us  draw  near  with  a  true  heart  in  full  assurance  of 
faith,  having  our  hearts  sprinkled  from  an  evil  conscience,  and 
our  bodies  washed  with  pure  water.  Heb.  x.  22. 

T.  Every  man  that  hath  this  hope  in  him  purifieth  him- 
self, even  as  he  is  pure.  1  John  iii.  3. 

S.  Christ  gave  himself  for  us,  that  he  might  redeem  lis 
from  all  iniquity,  and  purify  unto  himself  a  peculiar  people, 
zealous  of  good  works.  Tit.  ii.  14. 

T.  The  very  God  of  peace  sanctify  you  wholly,  and  I  pray 
God,  your  whole  spirit  and  soul  and  body  be  preserved 
blameless  unto  the  coming  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  1  Thess. 
V.  23. 


THE  HOLY  SABBATH. 


Thirty-seventh  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evsaing-. 


HYMN  145.    s.  M. 
Lisbon. 
WKLCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 

That  saw  the  Lord  arise ; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast. 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes! 

Tlie  King  himself  comes  near, 
And  feasts  his  saints  to-day  ; 

Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love  and  praise  and  pray. 

One  day  in  such  a  place. 

Where  thou,  luy  God,  art  seen. 

Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 

To  everlasting  bliss. 


HYMN  146.     c.  M. 
Waiigh. 
THIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  h.ath  made ; 

0  earth,  rejoice  and  sing: 
Let  songs  of  triumph  hail  the  morn  ; 
Ilosanna  to  our  King! 

The  Stone  the  builders  set  at  naught, 
'I'hat  Stone  has  now  become 

The  sure  foundation,  and  the  strength 
Of  Zion's  heavenly  dome. 

Christ  is  that  stone,  rejected  once. 
And  number'd  with  the  slain ; 

Now  raised  in  glory,  o'er  liis  Church 
Eternally  to  reign. 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made ; 

0  earth,  rejoice  and  sing: 
With  songs  of  triumph  hail  the  morn ; 

Hosanna  to  our  King ! 


Teacher.  Eemember  the  Sabbath-day  to  keep  it  holy.  Six 
days  shalt  thou  labor,  and  do  all  thy  work  ;  but  the  seventh 
day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God  ;  in  it  thou  shalt  not 
do  any  work,  thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter,  thy  man- 
servant, nor  thy  maid-servant,  nor  thy  cattle,  nor  thy  stranger 
that  is  within  thy  gates.  Ex.  xx.  8,  9,  10. 

Scholars.  For  in  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth, 
the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh  day  ; 
wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the  Sabbath-day  and  hallowed  it. 
Ex.  XX.  11. 

T.    Ye  shall  keep  the  Sabbath  therefore ;  for  it  is  holy  unto 

155 


156  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

you.  Every  one  that  defileth  it  shall  surely  be  put  to  death: 
for  whosoever  doeth  any  work  therein,  that  soul  shall  be  cut 
ofl"  from  among  his  people.  Ex.  xxxi.  14. 

S.  Verily,  my  Sabbaths  ye  sliall  keep ;  for  it  is  a  sign  be- 
tween me  and  you  throughout  your  generations ;  that  ye  may 
know  that  I  am  the  Lord  that  doth  sanctify  you.  Ex.  xxxi.  13. 

T.  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  from  one  new  moon  to 
another,  and  from  one  Sabbath  to  another,  shall  all  flesh  come 
to  worship  before  me,  saith  the  Lord.  Isa.  Ivi.  23. 

aS'.  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Take  heed  to  yourselves,  and  bear 
no  burden  on  the  Sabbath-day.  Jer.  xvii.  21. 

T.  Neither  carry  forth  a  burden  out  of  your  houses  on  the 
Sabbath-day,  neither  do  ye  any  work ;  but  hallow  ye  the  Sab- 
bath-day, as  I  commanded  your  fathers.  Jer.  xvii.  22. 

S.  And  whatsoever  soul  it  be  that  doeth  any  work  in  that 
same  day,  the  same  soul  will  I  destroy  from  among  his  people. 
Lev.  xxiii.  30. 

T.  Blessed  is  the  man  that  doeth  this,  and  the  son  of  man 
that  layeth  hold  on  it ;  that  keepeth  the  Sabbath  from  pol- 
luting it,  and  keepeth  his  hand  from  doing  any  evil.  Isa. 
Ivi.  2. 

*S'.  Moreover,  also  I  gave  them  my  Sabbaths,  to  be  a  sign 
between  me  and  them,  that  they  might  know  that  I  am  the 
Lord  that  sanctify  them.  Ezek.  xx.  12. 

T.  Every  one  that  keepeth  the  Sabbath  from  polluting  it, 
and  taketh  hold  of  my  covenant ;  even  them  will  I  bring  to 
ray  holy  mountain,  and  make  them  joyful  in  my  house  of 
prayer.  Isa.  Ivi.  6,  7. 

S.  Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands.  Serve 
the  Lord  with  gladness :  come  before  his  presence  with  sing- 
ing. Ps.  c.  1,  2. 

T.  Know  ye  that  the  Lord  he  is  God:  it  is  he  that  hath 
made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves  ;  we  are  his  people,  and  the 
sheep  of  his  pasture.  Ps.  c.  3. 

S.  Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  into  his 
courts  with  praise:  be  tliankful  unto  him,  and  bless  his  name. 
Ps.  c.  4. 


THE  HOLY  SABBATH. 


Thirty-eighth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN   147.    L.  M.  HYMK   14S.    p.  m. 

Hingham.  Sabbath. 

SWEET  is  the  work,  my  Gorl,  my  King,  THE  liglit  of  Sabbath-eve 
To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks,  and  sing;       Is  fading  fast  away; 

To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light,  "What  record  will  it  leave 

And  talk  of  all  thy  truths  by  night.  To  crown  the  closing  day 


Is  it  a  Sahhath  spent. 

Of  fruitless  time  destroyed ' 
Or  have  these  moments  lent 


Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest ; 

No  mortal  cares  shall  seize  my  breast 

Oh  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 

Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound.  yempoje    . 

When  grace  has  purified  my  heart. 


To  waste  these  Sabbath  hours, 
Then  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part ;  qj^  ^^^  ^^^  ^^^^^.  ^,^^^  . 

And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  be  shed,  ^^^  ^^^^^^  ^^,.^^  thoughts  of  ours 

Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head.  ^^^^^  ^^^^^^  ^^^^  ^^  p^^^^.^.^. , 

Then  shall  I  see  and  hear  and  know  But  may  our  Sabbaths  here 
All  I  desired  or  wish'd  below ;  Inspire  our  hearts  with  lore, 

And  everj-  power  find  sweet  employ  And  prove  a  foretaste  clear 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy.  Of  that  sweet  rest  above. 

Teadier.  Six  days  shall  work  be  done  :  but  the  seventh  day 
is  the  Sabbath  of  rest,  a  holy  convocation :  ye  shall  do  no 
work  therein :  it  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord  in  all  your  dwell- 
ings. Lev.  xxiii.  3. 

Scholars.  For  God  blessed  the  seventh  day,  and  sanctified 
it ;  because  that  in  it  he  had  rested  from  all  his  work  which 
God  created  and  made.     Gen.  ii.  3. 

T.  I  am  the  Lord  your  God ;  walk  in  my  statutes  and 
keep  my  judgments,  and  do  them.  Ezek.  xx.  19. 

S.  And  hallow  my  Sabbaths  ;  and  they  shall  be  a  sign  be- 
tween me  and  you,  that  ye  may  know  that  I  am  the  Lord  your 
God.  Ezek.  xx.  20. 

T.  If  thou  turn  away  thy  foot  from  the  Sabbath,  from  doing 
14  '      '  157 


158  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

thy  pleasure  on  my  holy  day,  and  call  the  Sabbath  a  deliglit, 
the  holy  of  the  Lord,  honorable,  and  shalt  honor  him,  not 
doing  thine  own  ways,  nor  finding  thine  own  pleasure,  nor 
speaking  thine  own  words.  Isa.  Iviii.  13. 

S.  Then  shalt  thou  delight  thyself  in  the  Lord,  and  I  will 
cause  thee  to  ride  upon  the  high  places  of  the  earth,  and  feed 
thee  with  the  heritage  of  Jacob  thy  father,  for  the  mouth  of 
the  Lord  hath  spoken  it.  Isa.  Iviii.  14. 

T.  Ye  shall  keep  my  Sabbaths,  and  reverence  my  sanc- 
tuary: I  am  the  Lord.  Lev.  xxvi.  2. 

S.  If  ye  walk  in  my  statutes  and  keep  my  commandments, 
and  do  them  ;  then  I  will  give  you  rain  in  due  season,  and  the 
land  shall  yield  her  increase,  and  the  trees  of  the  field  shall 
yield  their  fruit.  Lev.  xxvi.  3,  4. 

T.  And  your  threshing  shall  reach  unto  the  vintage,  and 
the  vintage  shall  reach  unto  the  sowing-time  ;  and  ye  shall  eat 
your  bread  to  the  full,  and  dwell  in  your  land  safely.  Lev. 
xxvi.  5. 

S.  And  I  will  give  peace  in  the  land,  and  ye  shall  lie 
down;  and  none  shall  make  you  afraid;  and  I  wall  rid  evil 
beasts  out  of  the  land,  neither  shall  the  sword  go  through  your 
land.  Lev.  xxvi.  6. 

T.  For  I  wall  have  respect  unto  you,  and  make  you  fruit- 
ful and  multiply  you,  and  establish  my  covenant  with  you. 
Lev.  xxvi.  9. 

S.  And  I  will  set  my  tabernacle  among  you :  and  my  soul 
shall  not  abhor  you.  And  I  will  walk  among  you,  and  will 
be  your  God,  and  ye  shall  be  my  people.  Lev.  xxvi.  11,  12. 

T.  But  if  ye  will  not  hearken  unto  me,  and  do  these  things, 
I  will  scatter  you  among  the  heathen,  and  will  draw  out  a 
sword  after  you :  and  your  land  shall  be  desolate,  and  your 
cities  waste.  Lev.  xxvi.  33. 

S.  Then  shall  the  land  enjoy  her  Sabbaths,  as  long  as  it 
lieth  desolate,  and  ye  be  in  your  enemies'  land ;  even  then 
shall  the  land  rest,  and  enjoy  her  Sabbaths.  As  long  as  it 
lieth  desolate  it  shall  rest;  because  it  did  not  rest  in  your 
Sabbaths,  when  ye  dwelt  upon  it.  Lev.  xxvi.  34,  35. 


EIGHTEOUSNESS. 


Thirty-eighth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 


HYMN   149.     CM. 

Iddo. 
I  WANT  a  principle  within 

Of  jealous,  fjocily  fear; 
A  Heusibility  of  sin — 

A  pain  to  feel  it  near. 

Quick  as  the  apple  of  an  eye, 
0  God,  my  conscience  make  ; 

Awake  my  soul  when  sin  is  nigh, 
And  keep  it  still  awake. 

If  to  the  right  or  left  I  stray, 
That  moment,  Lord,  reprove; 

And  let  me  weep  my  life  away, 
For  having  grieved  thy  love. 


HYMN    150.     L.  M. 
New  Sabbath. 
ARISE,  my  soul,  on  wings  sublime. 
Above  the  vanities  of  time; 
Let  faith  now  pierce  the  veil,  and  see 
The  glories  of  eternity. 

Born  by  a  new,  celestial  birth, 
Why  should  I  grovel  here  on  earth  ? 
Why  grasp  at  vain  and  fleeting  toys, 
So  near  to  heaven's  eternal  joys? 

Shall  aught  beguile  me  on  the  road — 
The  narrow  road  that  leads  to  God? 
Or  can  I  love  this  earth  so  well 
As  not  to  long  with  God  to  dwell  ? 


Oh  may  the  least  omission  pain  To  dwell  with  God,  to  taste  his  love, 

My  well-instructed  soul.  Is  the  full  heaven  enjoy'd  above: 

And  drive  me  to  the  blood  again  The  glorious  expectation  now 

Which  makes  the  wounded  whole.  Is  heavenly  bliss  begun  below. 

Teacher.  What  manner  of  persons  ought  ye  to  be  in  all  holy 
conversation  and  godliness?  2  Pet.  iii.  11. 

Scholars.  The  grace  of  God  that  bringeth  salvation  hath 
appeared  to  all  men,  teaching  us  that,  denying  ungodliness 
and  worldly  lusts,  we  should  live  soberly,  righteously,  and 
godly  in  this  present  world.  Tit.  ii.  11, 12. 

T.  Break  off  thy  sins  by  righteousness,  and  thine  iniquities 
by  showing  mercy.  Dan.  iv.  27. 

*S'.  It  shall  be  our  righteousness  if  we  observe  to  do  all 
these  commandments  before  the  Lord  our  God,  as  he  hath 
commanded  us.  Deut.  vi.  25. 

159 


160  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

T.  Except  your  righteousness  shall  exceed  the  righteous- 
ness of  the  Scribes  and  Pharisees,  ye  shall  in  no  case  enter 
into  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  Matt.  v.  20, 

S.  Kot  by  works  of  righteousness  which  we  have  done, 
but  according  to  his  mercy  he  saved  us,  by  the  washing  of  re- 
generation and  renewing  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Tit.  iii.  5. 

T.  Who  his  ownself  bare  our  sins  in  his  own  body  on  the 
tree,  that  we,  being  dead  to  sins,  should  live  unto  righteousness. 
1  Pet.  ii.  24. 

S.  And  now,  little  children,  abide  in  him.  If  ye  know 
that  he  is  righteous,  ye  know  that  every  one  that  doeth  right- 
eousness is  born  of  him.  1  John  ii.  28,  29. 

T.  Stand,  therefore,  having  your  loins  girt  about  with 
truth,  and  having  on  the  breast-plate  of  righteousness.  Eph. 
vi.  14. 

S.  For  all  this  I  considered  in  my  heart,  even  to  declare  all 
this,  that  the  righteous,  and  the  wise,  and  their  works,  are  in 
the  hand  of  God.  Eccles.  ix.  1. 

T.  Thou  meetest  him  that  rejoiceth  and  worketh  right- 
eousness, those  that  remember  thee  in  thy  ways.  Isa.  Ixiv.  5. 

S.  Eighteous  art  thou,  O  Lord,  and  upright  are  thy  judg- 
ments, the  righteousness  of  thy  testimonies  is  everlasting :  give 
me  understanding,  and  I  shall  live.  Ps.  cxix.  187,  144. 

T.  The  thoughts  of  the  righteous  are  right :  but  the  coun- 
sels of  the  wicked  are  deceit.  Prov.  xii.  5. 

S.  When  the  righteous  are  in  authority,  the  people  re- 
joice: but  when  the  wicked  beareth  rule,  the  people  mourn. 
Pj-ov.  xxix.  2. 

T.  Follow  after  righteousness,  godliness,  faith,  love,  pa- 
tience, meekness,  fight  the  good  fight  of  faith.  1  Tim,  vi.  11. 

S.  The  way  of  the  wicked  is  an  abomination  unto  tlie 
Lord;  but  he  loveth  him  that  followeth  after  righteousness. 
Prov.  XV.  9. 

T.  The  wicked  is  driven  away  in  his  wickedness:  but  tlie 
righteous  hath  hope  in  his  death.  Prov.  xiv.  32, 

S.  Let  me  die  the  death  of  the  righteous,  and  let  my  last 
end  be  like  his.  Num.  xxiii.  10. 


EE¥ASDS  OP  EIGHTEOUSITESS. 


Thirty-ninth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 


HYMN  151.    s.  M. 
Hart. 
WHAT  cheering;  -words  are  these  ? 

Their  sweetness  who  can  tell  ? 
In  time  and  to  eternity 

'Tis  with  the  righteous  well. 


HYMN  152.     s.  M. 
Ballston. 
THE  man  is  ever  blest 

Who  shuns  the  sinner's  waj's; 
Amongst  their  councils  never  stands, 
Nor  takes  the  scorners  place ; 


'Tis  well  when  joys  arise ;  But  makes  the  law  of  God 

'Tis  well  when  sorrows  flow;  His  study  and  delight, 

'Tis  well  when  darkness  veils  the  skies,  Amidst  the  labors  of  the  day 
And  strong  temptations  blow.  And  watches  of  the  night. 

'Tis  well  when  at  his  throne  He  like  a  tree  shall  thrive 

They  wrestle,  weep  and  pray ;  With  waters  near  the  root : 

'Tis  well  when  at  his  feet  they  groan,  Fresh  as  the  leaf  his  name  shall  live, 
Yet  bring  their  wants  away.  His  works  are  heav'nly  fruit. 


'Tis  well  when  Jesus  calls, 
From  earth  and  sin,  Arise, 

Join  with  the  hosts  of  virgin  souls 
Made  to  salvation  wise. 


Not  so  the  ungodly  race, 
They  no  such  blessing  find ; 

Their  hopes  shall  flee  like  empty  chaff 
Before  the  driving  wind. 


Teacher.  Blessed  is  lie  that  doeth  righteousness  at  all 
times.  Ps.  cvi.  3. 

Scholars.  The  work  of  righteousness  shall  be  peace ;  and 
the  eifect  of  righteousness  quietness  and  assurance  for  ever. 
And  my  people  shall  dwell  in  a  peaceable  habitation,  and  in 
sure  dwellings,  and  in  quiet  resting-places.  Isa.  xxxii.  17,  18. 

T.  A  man  shall  not  be  established  by  wickedness,  but  the 
root  of  the  righteous  shall  not  be  moved.  Prov.  xii.  3. 

^S*.  The  wicked  are  overthrown  and  are  not:  but  the  house 
of  the  righteous  shall  stand.  Prov.  xii.  7. 

T.  The  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous,  but  the 
way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish.  Ps.  i.  6. 

14  *  L  161 


162  SABBATII-SCIIOOL    MANUAL. 

aS'.  The  rigliteoiis  cry,  and  the  Lord  lieareth,  and  delivereth 
tliem  out  of  all  their  troubles.  Ps.  xxxiv.  17. 

T.  Thou,  Lord,  wilt  bless  the  righteous,  with  favor  wilt 
thou  compass  him  as  with  a  shield.  Ps.  v.  12. 

S.  He  shall  dwell  on  high,  his  place  of  defence  shall  be 
the  munitions  of  rocks  ;  bread  shall  be  given  him,  his  waters 
shall  be  sure.  Isa.  xxxiii.  16. 

T.  The  hope  of  the  righteous  shall  be  gladness:  but  the 
ex|;)ectation  of  the  wicked  shall  perish.  Prov.  x.  28. 

>S'.  In  the  way  of  righteousness  is  life;  and  in  the  pathway 
thereof  there  is  no  death.  Prov.  xii.  28. 

T.  He  that  foUoweth  after  righteousness  and  mercy,  findeth 
life,  righteousness  and  honor.  Prov.  xxi.  21. 

S.  A  little  that  a  righteous  man  hath  is  better  than  the 
riches  of  many  wicked,  for  the  arms  of  the  wicked  shall  be 
broken;  but  the  Lord  upholdeth  the  righteous.  Ps.  xxxvii. 
IG,  17. 

T.  The  righteous  also  shall  hold  on  his  way,  and  he 
tliat  lialh  clean  hands  shall  be  stronger  and  stronger.  Job 
xvii.  9. 

S.  The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  the  palm  tree,  he  shall 
grow  like  a  cedar  in  Lebanon.  Ps.  xcii.  12. 

T.  As  righteousness  tendeth  to  life,  so  he  that  pursuetli 
evil  pursueth  it  to  his  own  death.  Prov.  xi.  lU. 

S.  Evil  pursueth  sinners,  but  to  the  righteous  good  shall 
be  repaid.  Prov.  xiii.  21. 

T.  Kighteousness  exalteth  a  nation,  but  sin  is  a  reproach 
to  any  people.  Prov.  xiv.  34. 

8.  (lodliness  is  profitable  unto  all  things,  having  promise 
of  the  life  that  now  is,  and  of  that  which  is  to  come.  1  Tim. 
iv.  8. 

T.  Say  ye  to  the  righteous,  that  it  sliall  be  well  with  him, 
for  they  shall  eat  the  fruit  of  their  doings.  Isa.  iii.  10. 

S.  I  pray  that  ye  may  be  sincere  and  without  oflence  till 
the  day  of  Christ,  being  filled  with  the  fruits  of  righteousness, 
which  are  by  Jesus  Christ,  unto  the  glory  and  praise  of  God. 
Phil.  i.  10,  il. 


PATIET^OE. 


Thirty-nintli  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN  153.     h.  M.  HYMN  154.     c.  m. 

Sabaoth.  Bolton. 

SAINTS,  at  yourlieavenly  Father's  word,  0  LORD,  my  best  desire  fulfill, 
Give  lip  your  comforts  to  the  Lord ;         And  help  mo  to  resign 
He  will  restore  what  you  resign,  Life,  health  and  comfort  to  thy  will, 

Or  grant  you  blessings  more  divine.        And  make  thy  pleasure  mine. 

?o  Abra'am,  with  obedient  hand.         Why  should  I  shrink  at  thy  command, 
Led  forth  his  son  at  God's  command;      Whose  love  forbids  my  fears? 
The  wood,  the  lire,  the  knife  he  took,  Or  tremble  at  thy  gracious  hand, 
His  arm  prcpar'd  the  dreadful  stroke.     That  wipes  away  my  tears? 

"  Abra'am,  forbear,"  the  angel  cried,   No,  let  me  rather  freely  yield 
"  Thy  faith  is  known,  thy  love  is  tried,     What  most  I  prize  to  thee, 
Thy  son  shall  live,  and  in  thy  seed       Who  never  hast  a  good  withheld, 
Shall  the  whole  earth  be  blessed  indeed."  Or  wilt  withhold  from  me. 

Just  in  the  last  distressing  hour  W^isdom  and  mercy  guide  my  way, 

The  Lord  displays  deliv'ring  power;        Shall  I  resist  them  both? 
The  mount  of  danger  is  the  place        A  poor  blind  creature  of  a  day. 
Where  we  shall  see  surprising  grace.      And  crush'd  before  the  moth  ? 

Teacher,  Be  patient  toward  all  men,  see  that  none  render 
evil  for  evil  unto  any  man ;  but  ever  follow  that  which  is  good, 
both  among  yourselves,  and  to  all  men.  1  Thess.  v.  14,  15. 

Scholars.  Do  all  things  without  murmurings  and  disjjutings. 
Phil.  ii.  14. 

T.  Be  ye  also  patient,  establish  your  hearts,  for  the  coming 
of  the  Lord  draweth  nigh.  James  v.  8. 

S.  We  glory  in  tribulation  also,  knowing  that  tribulation 
worketh  patience;  and  patience,  experience;  and  experience, 
hope ;  and  hope  maketh  not  ashamed  ;  because  the  love  of 
God  is  shed  abroad  in  our  hearts  by  the  Ploly  Ghost,  which 
is  given  unto  us.  Eom.  v.  3-5. 

163 


164  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

T.  Let  us  run  with  patience  the  race  that  is  set  before  us, 
looking  unto  Jesus,  the  author  and  finisher  of  our  faith.  Heb. 
xii.  1,  2. 

S.  Eejoicing  in  liope,  patient  in  tribulation,  continuing 
instant  in  prayer.  Kom.  xii.  12. 

T.  Eest  in  the  Lord,  and  wait  patiently  for  him,  fret  not 
thyself  because  of  him  who  prospereth  in  his  way,  because  of 
the  man  who  bringeth  wicked  devices  to  pass.  Ps.  xxxvii.  7. 

S.  I  waited  patiently  for  the  Lord,  and  he  inclined  unto 
me,  and  beard  my  cry.  Ps.  xl.  L 

T.  The  Lord  direct  your  hearts  into  the  love  of  God,  and 
into  the  patient  waiting  for  Christ.  2  Thess.  iii.  5. 

S.  If  we  hope  for  that  we  see  not,  then  do  we  with  patience 
wait  for  it.  Eom.  viii.  25. 

T.  To  them  who  by  patient  continuance  in  well-doing 
seek  for  glory  and  honor  and  immortality,  eternal  life.  Bom. 
ii.  7. 

S.  Whatsoever  things  were  written  aforetime  were  written 
for  our  learning,  that  we  through  patience  and  comfort  of  the 
Scriptures  might  have  hope.  Rom.  xv.  4. 

T.  Ye  have  heard  of  the  patience  of  Job,  and  have  seen 
the  end  of  the  Lord,  that  the  Lord  is  very  pitiful  and  of 
tender  mercy.  James  v.  11. 

8.  If  when  we  do  well  and  suffer  for  it,  we  take  it  patiently, 
this  is  acceptable  to  God ;  for  even  hereunto  were  we  called, 
because  Christ  also  suffered  for  us,  leaving  us  an  example 
that  we  should  follow  his  steps.  1  Pet.  ii.  20,  21. 

T.  Abraham,  after  he  had  patiently  endured,  obtained  the 
promise.  Heb.  vi.  15. 

S.  The  patient  in  spirit  is  better  than  the  proud  in  spirit. 
Eccles.  vii.  8. 

T.  We  give  thanks  to  God  always  for  you  all,  making 
mention  of  you  in  our  prayers ;  remembering  without  ceasing 
your  work  of  faith,  and  labor  of  love,  and  patience  of  hope 
in  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  the  sight  of  God  and  our  Father. 
1  Thess.  i.  2,  3. 


TEMPEEAUOE. 


Fortieth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN  155.     p.  M.  HYMN  156.     p.  m. 

Smyrna.  As/don. 

JilSUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken,  THIS  slumber  from  my  spirit  shake; 

All  to  leave  and  follow  thee;  Waru'd  by  the  Spirit's  inward  call, 

Naked,  poor,  despised,  forsaken.  Let  me  to  righteousness  awake, 

Thun  from  hence  my  all  shalt  be;        And  pray  that  I  may  never  fall ; 
Perish  every  fond  ambition.  Or  give  to  siu  or  Satan  place, 

All  I've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known,  But  walk  in  all  thy  righteous  ways. 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition!  [guard 

God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own.     Oh  wouldst  thou.  Lord,  thy  servant 
'Gainst  every  known  or  secret  foe; 
Soul,  then  know  thy  full  salvation,      A  mind  for  all  assaults  prepared, 

Rise  o'er  sin  and  fear  and  care,  A  sober  vigilance  bestow ; 

Joy  to  find  in  every  station  Ever  apprised  of  danger  nigh, 

Something  still  to  do  or  bear;  And  when  to  fight  and  when  to  fly. 

Think  what  spirit  dwells  within  thee; 

Think  what  Father's  smiles  are  thine;  Oh  never  suffer  me  to  sleep 
Think  that  Jesus  died  to  win  thee ;         Secure  within  the  verge  of  hell; 
Child  of  heaven,  canst  thou  repine?  But  still  my  watchful  spirit  keep 
In  lowly  awe  and  loving  zeal ; 
Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory.      And  bless  me  with  a  godly  fear. 
Armed  by  faith,  and   winged  by  And  plant  that  guardian  angel  here, 
prayer: 
Heaven's  eternal  days  before  thee.       Attended  by  that  sacred  dread, 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there.   And  wise  from  evil  to  depart,  [ceed. 
Soon  shall  close  thy  earthly  mission,  Let  me  from  strength  to  strength  pro- 
Soon  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days :        And  rise  to  purity  of  heart : 
Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition,     Through  all  the  paths  of  duty  move, 
Faith  to  sight  and  prayer  to  praise.  From  humble  faith  to  perfect  love. 

Teacher.  And  besides  this,  giving  all  diligence,  add  to  your 
faith,  virtue ;  and  to  virtue,  knowledge.  2  Pet.  i.  5, 

Scholars.  And  to  knowledge,  temperance;  and  to  temper- 
ance, patience ;  and  to  patience,  godliness ;  and  to  godliness, 
brotherly  kindness;  and  to  brotherly  kindness,  charity.  2  Pet. 
i.  6,  7. 

165 


166  SABBATH-SCHOOL    MANUAL. 

T.  Tliis  I  say  then,  Walk  in  the  Spirit,  and  ye  shall  not 
fulfill  the  lust  of  the  flesh.  For  the  flesh  lusteth  against  the 
Spirit,  and  the  Spirit  against  the  flesh :  and  these  are  contrary 
the  one  to  the  other ;  so  that  ye  cannot  do  the  things  that  ye 
would.  Gal.  V.  16,  17. 

S.  But  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  love,  joy,  peace,  long- 
sufiering,  gentleness,  goodness,  faith,  meekness,  temperance : 
against  such  there  is  no  law.  Gal.  v.  22,  23. 

T.  Let  not  sin  therefore  reign  in  your  mortal  body,  that 
ye  should  obey  it  in  the  lusts  thereof.  Eom.  vi.  12. 

S.  For  the  grace  of  God  that  bringeth  salvation  hath  ap- 
peared to  all  men,  teaching  us,  that  denying  ungodliness  and 
worldly  lusts,  we  should  live  soberly,  righteously  and  godly, 
in  this  present  world.  Tit.  ii.  11,  12. 

T.  Looking  for  that  blessed  hope,  and  the  glorious  ap- 
pearing of  the  great  God,  and  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 
Tit.  ii.  13. 

S.  Who  gave  himself  for  us,  that  he  might  redeem  us 
from  all  iniquity,  and  purify  unto  himself  a  peculiar  people, 
zealous  of  good  works.  Tit.  ii.  14. 

T.  Know  ye  not,  that  they  which  run  in  a  race,  run  all, 
but  one  receiveth  the  prize?  So  run,  that  ye  may  obtain. 
1  Cor.  ix.  24. 

S.  And  every  man  that  striveth  for  the  mastery  is  tem- 
perate in  all  things.  Now  they  do  it  to  obtain  a  corruptible 
crown  ;  but  we  an  incorruptible.  1  Cor.  ix.  25. 

T.  Wherefore  gird  up  the  loins  of  your  mind,  be  sober, 
and  hope  to  the  end  for  the  grace  that  is  to  be  brought  unto 
you  at  the  revelation  of  Jesus  Christ.  1  Pet.  i.  13. 

S.  As  obedient  children,  not  fashioning  yourselves  accord- 
ing to  the  former  lusts  in  your  ignorance.  1  Pet.  i.  14. 

T.  Now  unto  him  that  is  able  to  keep  you  from  falling, 
and  to  present  you  faultless  before  the  presence  of  his  glory 
with  exceediug  joy,  to  the  only  wise  God  our  Saviour,  be 
glory  and  majesty,  dominion  and  power,  both  now  and  ever. 
Amen.  Jude  24,  25. 


HUMILITY. 


Fortietii  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN  157.     L.  M.  HYMX  158.     l.  m. 

Humility.  [of  clay,  Jura. 

WHEREFORE  should  man,  frail  child  THUS  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One, 

Who,  from  the  cradle  to  the  shroud, "  I  sit  upon  my  holy  throne; 
Lives  hut  the  insect  of  a  day —  My  name  is  God ;  I  dwell  on  high ; 

Oh  why  should  mortal  man  be  proud?  Dwell  in  my  own  eternity. 

His  brightest  visions  just  appear,  "  But  I  descend  to  worlds  below: 
Then  vanish,  and  no  more  are  found;   On  earth  I  have  a  mansion,  too: 

The  stateliest  pile  his  pride  can  rear  The  humble  spirit  and  contrite 
A  breath  may  level  with  the  ground.  Is  an  abode  of  my  delight. 

Follies  and  crimes,  a  countless  sum,     "  The  humble  soul  my  words  revive : 
Are  crowded  in  life's  little  span:         I  bid  the  mourning  sinner  live ; 

How  ill,  alas !  does  pride  become  Heal  all  the  broken  hearts  I  find. 

That  erring,  guilty  creature,  man !     And  ease  the  sorrows  of  the  mind." 

God  of  my  life !  Father  divine !  Oh  may  thy  pard'ning  grace  be  nigh, 

Give  me  a  meek  and  lowly  mind ;  Lest  we  shuuld  faint,  despair  and  die  ? 

In  modest  worth,  oh  let  me  shine.  Thus  shall  our  better  tho'ts  approve 

And  peace  in  humble  virtue  find.  The  methods  of  thy  chast'ning  love. 

Teacher.  I  say,  through  the  grace  given  unto  me,  to  every 
man  that  is  among  you,  not  to  think  of  himself  more  highly 
than  he  ought  to  think ;  but  to  think  soberly,  according  as 
God  hath  dealt  to  every  man  the  measure  of  faith.  Eom.  xii.3. 

ScJiolars.  Lord,  what  is  man,  that  thou  takest  knowledge 
of  him ;  or  the  son  of  man  that  thou  makest  account  of  him  ? 
Ps.  cxliv.  3. 

T.  What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him  ?  and  the 
Bon  of  man  tliat  thou  visitest  him  ?  Ps.  viii.  4. 

S.  Far  better  it  is  that  it  be  said  unto  thee.  Come  up 
hither,  than  that  thou  shouldst  be  put  lower.  Prov.  xxv.  7. 

167 


168  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

T.  Submit  yourselves  one  to  another  in  the  fear  of  God. 
Eph.  V.  21. 

S.  For  thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One  that  inhabiteth 
eternity,  whose  name  is  Holy  :  I  dwell  in  the  high  and  holy 
place,  with  hira  also  that  is  of  a  contrite  and  humble  spirit,  to 
revive  the  spirit  of  the  humble,  and  to  revive  the  heart  of  the 
contrite  ones.  Isa.  Ivii.  15. 

T.  What  doth  the  Lord  require  of  thee  but  to  do  justly, 
and  to  love  mercy,  and  to  walk  humbl}^  with  thy  God  ?  Mic. 
vi.  8. 

S.  God  resisteth  the  proud,  but  giveth  grace  unto  the  hum- 
ble. James  iv.  6. 

T.  Though  the  Lord  be  high,  yet  hath  he  respect  unto  the 
lowly.  Ps.  cxxxviii.  6. 

S.  Better  is  it  to  be  of  an  humble  spirit  with  the  lowly, 
than  to  divide  the  spoils  with  the  proud,  Prov.  xvi.  19. 

T.  By  humility  and  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  are  riches  and 
honor  and  life.  Prov.  xxii.  4. 

S.  Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit,  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom 
of  heaven.  Matt.  v.  3. 

T.  The  publican,  standing  afar  off,  would  not  lift  up  so 
much  as  his  eyes  unto  heaven,  but  smote  upon  his  breast,  say- 
ing, God  be  merciful  to  me  a  sinner.  Luke  xviii.  18. 

S.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  Because  thy  heart 
was  tender  and  thou  hast  humbled  thyself  before  the  Lord, 
and  hast  rent  thy  clothes  and  wept  before  me,  I  also  have  heard 
thee.  2  Kings  xxii.  19. 

T.  Humble  yourselves  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord,  and  he 
shall  lift  you  up.  James  iv.  10. 

S.  Whosoever  shall  exalt  himself,  shall  be  abased ;  and  he 
that  shall  humble  himself,  shall  be  exalted.  Matt,  xxiii.  12. 

T.  Lord,  make  me  to  know  mine  end,  and  the  measure  of 
my  days,  what  it  is ;  that  I  may  know  how  frail  I  am.  Ps. 
xxxix.  4. 

S.  O  Lord,  thou  hast  heard  the  desire  of  the  humble,  thou 
wilt  prepare  their  heart,  thou  wilt  cause  thine  ear  to  hear. 
Ps.  X.  17. 


MEEKl^ESS. 


Forty-first  Sunday  in  the  Year.     Morning. 

HYMN  169.     L.  M.  HYMN  160.     l.  m. 

El  Par  an.  Gratitude. 

THOU  Lamb  of  God,  thoii  Prince  of  peace,NOT  difT  rent  food,nor  dilTrent  dress, 
For  thee  my  thirsty  soul  doth  pine ;     Compose  the  kingdom  of  our  Lord  ; 
My  longing  heart  implores  thy  grace ;     But  peace  andjoy  and  righteo.nsness, 
Oh  make  me  in  thy  likeness  shine.      Faith  and  obedience  to  his  word. 

Wifh  fraudless,  eyen  humble  mind,         When  weaker  Christians  we  despise, 

Thy  will  in  all  things  may  I  see ;         "We  do  the  gospel  mighty  wrong; 
In  love  be  every  wish  resign'd,  For  God,  the  gracious  and  the  wise. 

And  hallow'd  my  whole  heart  to  thee.Receives  the  feeble  with  the  strong. 

[hence, 

When  pain  o'er  my  weak  flesh  prevails.    Let  pride  and  wrath  be  banish'd 

With  lamb-like  patience  arm  my  brea8t;Meekness  and  love  our  souls  pursue : 

When  grief  my  wounded  soul  assails.      Nor  shall  our  patience  give  offence 

In  lowly  meekness  may  I  rest.  To  saints,  the  Gentile,  or  the  Jew. 

Close  by  thy  side  still  may  I  keep.  Then  we  who  own  one  Father  here, 

Howe'er  life's  various  current  flow;  And  walk  in  meekness  and  in  love. 

With  steadfast  eye  mark  every  step.  Shall  'round  his  board  in  heaven  ap- 

Aud  follow  where  my  Lord  doth  go.  And  form  one  family  above,     [pear. 

Teacher.  The  ornament  of  a  meek  and  quiet  spirit  is  in  the 
sight  of  God  of  great  price.  1  Pet.  ii.  4. 

Scholars.  For  the  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  his  people:  he 
will  beautify  the  meek  with  salvation.  Ps.  cxlix.  4. 

T.  The  Lord  lifteth  up  the  meek,  he  casteth  the  wicked 
down  to  the  ground.     Ps.  cxlvii.  6. 

S.  With  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  poor,  and  reprove 
with  equity  for  the  meek  of  the  earth :  and  lie  shall  smite  the 
earth  with  the  rod  of  his  mouth,  and  with  the  breath  of  his 
lips  shall  he  slay  the  wicked.  Isa.  xi.  4. 

T.  Blessed  are  the  meek,  for  they  shall  inherit  the  earth. 
Matt.  V.  5. 

15  169 


170  SAEBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

S.  But  yet  a  little  while,  and  the  wicked  shall  not  be: 
yea,  thou  shalt  diligently  consider  his  place,  and  it  shall  not 
be.  Bat  the  meek  shall  inherit  the  earth:  and  shall  delight 
themselves  in  the  abundance  of  peace.  Ps.  xxxvii.  10. 

T.  And  the  servant  of  the  Lord  must  not  strive;  but  be 
gentle  unto  all  men,  apt  to  teach,  patient ;  in  meekness,  in- 
structing those  that  oppose  themselves.  2  Tim.  ii.  25. 

S.  The  meek  he  will  guide  in  judgment,  and  the  meek  will 
lie  teach  his  way.  Ps.  xxv.  9. 

T.  Who  is  a  wise  man ;  and  endued  with  knowledge 
among  you?  let  him  show  out  of  a  good  conversation  hi.s 
works  with  meekness  of  wisdom.  James  iii.  13. 

S.  The  wisdom  that  is  from  above  is  first  pure,  tlien  peace- 
able, gentle  and  easy  to  be  entreated,  full  of  mercy  and  good 
fruits,  without  partiality  and  without  hypocrisy.  James 
iii.  18. 

T.  Seek  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  meek  of  the  earth,  which 
wrought  his  judgment;  seek  righteousness,  seek  meekness,  it 
may  be  ye  shall  be  hid  in  tlie  day  of  the  Lord's  anger.  Zeph. 
ii.  3. 

S.  If  a  man  be  overtaken  in  a  fault,  ye  which  are  spiritual 
restore  such  an  one  in  the  spirit  of  meekness.  Gal.  vi.  1. 

T.  Put  them  in  mind  to  be  subject  to  principalities  and 
powers,  to  obey  magistrates,  to  be  ready  to  every  good  work, 
to  speak  evil  of  no  man,  to  be  no  brawlers,  but  gentle,  show- 
ing all  meekness  unto  all  men.  Tit.  iii.  1,  2. 

S.  With  all  lowliness  and  meekness,  with  long-suffering, 
forbearing  one  another  in  love ;  endeavoring  to  keep  the  unity 
of  the  Spirit  in  the  bond  of  peace.  Eph.  iv.  2,  3. 

T.  Put  on  therefore,  as  the  elect  of  God,  holy  and  beloved, 
bowels  of  mercies,  kindness,  humbleness  of  mhid,  meekness, 
long-suffering;  forbearing  one  another,  and  forgiving  one 
another;  if  any  man  have  a  quarrel  against  any,  even  as 
C/hrist  forgave  you,  so  also  do  ye.  Col.  iii.  12,  13. 

S.  The  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  love,  joy,  peace,  long-suffering, 
gentleness,  goodness,  faith,  meekness,  temperance.  Gal.  v.  22, 
23. 


BEOTHESLY  KBTBIfESS. 


Forty-first  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN  161.     c.  M.  HYMN  162.     p.  m. 

Unity.  Ilozart. 

LO,  what  an  entertaining;  sisht  ONE  there  is,  above  all  others. 

Are  brethren  who  agree  I —  Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend; 

Brethren,  whose  cheerful  hearts  unite  His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 

In  bands  of  piety!  Costly,  free  and  knows  no  end. 

AVhen  streams  of  love,  from  Christ  the  Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us. 
Descend  to  ev'ry  soul,  [sprin-;,     Could  or  would  have  shed  his  blood  ? 

And  heavenly  peace,  with  balmy  wing,  But  this  Saviour  died  to  havens 
Shades  and  bedews  the  whole :  Reconciled  in  him  to  God. 

"lis  like  the  oil,  divinely  sweet,  When  he  lived  on  earth  abased. 

On  Aaron's  rev'rend  head  ;  Friend  of  sinners  was  his  name  ; 

The  trickling  drops  perfuni'd  his  feet,  Now  above  all  glory  raised, 
And  o'er  his  garments  spread.  He  rejoices  in  the  same. 

'Tis  pleasant  as  the  morning  dews  Oh  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften ! 

That  fall  on  Zion's  hill,  Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love  ; 

Where  God  his  mildest  glory  shows,  We,  alas!  forget  too  often 

And  makes  his  grace  distill.  What  a  Friend  we  have  above. 

Teacher.  Behold,  how  good  and  how  pleasant  it  is  for 
brethren  to  dwell  togetlier  in  unity.  Ps.  cxxxiii.  1. 

Scholars.  It  is  like  the  precious  ointment  upon  the  head, 
that  ran  down  upon  the  beard,  even  Aaron's  beard:  that  went 
down  to  the  skirts  of  his  garments.  Ps.  cxxxiii.  2. 

T.  As  the  dew  of  Hermon,  and  as  the  dew  that  descended 
upon  the  mountains  of  Zion :  for  there  the  Lord  commanded 
the  blessing,  even  life  for  evermore.  Ps.  cxxxiii.  3. 

S.  A  man  that  hath  friends,  must  show  himself  friendly ; 
and  there  is  a  friend  that  sticketh  clo?er  than  a  brother. 
Prov.  xviii.  24. 

171 


172  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

T.  Be  kindly-affectioned  one  to  another  with  brotherly 
love;  in  honor  preferring  one  another;  rejoicing  in  hope;  pa- 
tient in  tribulation,  continuing  instant  in  prayer,  distributing 
to  the  necessity  of  saints.  Kom.  xii.  10,  12,  13. 

S,  This  commandment  have  we  from  God,  that  he  who 
loveth  God,  love  his  brother  also.  1  John  iv.  21. 

T.  The  Lord  make  you  to  increase  and  abound  in  love 
one  toward  another,  and  toward  all  men,  even  as  we  do  to- 
ward you.  1  Thess.  iii.  12. 

S.  We  know  that  we  have  passed  from  death  unto  life,  be- 
cause we  love  the  brethren.  1  John  iii.  14. 

T.  If  a  man  say,  I  love  God,  and  hateth  his  brother,  he  is 
a  liar,  for  he  that  loveth  not  his  brother,  whom  he  hath  seen, 
how  can  he  love  God,  whom  he  hath  not  seen  ?  1  John  iv.  20. 

S.  He  that  loveth  his  brother  abideth  in  the  light,  and 
there  is  none  occasion  of  stumbling  in  him.  But  he  that  hateth 
his  brother  is  in  darkness,  and  walketh  in  darkness,  and  know- 
eth  not  whither  he  goeth,  because  that  darkness  hath  blinded 
his  eyes.  1  John  ii.  10,  11. 

T.  Be  ye  kind  one  to  another,  tender-hearted,  forgiving 
one  another,  even  as  God  for  Christ's  sake  hath  forgiven  you. 
Eph.  iv.  32. 

S.  God  comforteth  us  in  all  our  tribulations,  that  we  may 
be  able  to  comfort  them  which  are  in  any  trouble.  2  Cor.  i.  4. 

T.  Bear  ye  one  another's  burdens,  and  so  fulfill  the  law 
of  Christ.  Gal.  vi.  2. 

S.  We  then  that  are  strong  ought  to  bear  the  infirmities 
of  the  weak,  and  not  to  please  ourselves.  Rom.  xv.  1. 

T.  Why  dost  thou  judge  thy  brother?  or  why  dost  thou 
set  at  naught  thy  brother  ?  for  we  shall  all  stand  before  the 
judgment-seat  of  Christ.  Rom.  xiv.  10. 

S.  Let  us  not  therefore  judge  one  another  any  more.  Rom. 
xiv.  13. 

T.  Add  to  your  faith  virtue,  and  to  virtue  knowledge,  and 
to  knowledge  temperance,  and  to  temperance  patience,  and  to 
patience  godliness,  and  to  godliness  brotherly  kindness,  and  to 
brotherly  kindness  charity.  2  Pet.  i.  5,  6,  7. 


CHAEITY. 


Forty-second  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 


HYMN  163.     c.  M. 
TalUs. 
0  CHARITY,  thou  heavenly  grace! 

All  tender,  soft  and  kind ! 

A  friend  to  all  the  human  race, 

To  all  that's  good  inclined ! 


HYMN  lU.     V.  M. 
Actrm. 
JESUS,  Lord,  we  look  to  thee, 
Let  us  in  thy  name  agree  ; 
Show  tln'self  the  Prince  of  peace; 
Bid  our  jars  for  ever  cease. 


The  man  of  charity  extends  By  thy  reconciling  love 

To  all  his  lib'ral  hand;  Every  stumbling-block  remove; 

IIi3kiudred,neighbors,foes  and  friends  Each  to  each  unite,  endear; 


His  pity  may  command. 

He  aids  the  poor  in  their  distress ; 

He  hears  when  they  complain  ; 
With  tender  heart  delights  to  bless 

And  lessen  all  their  pain. 


Come,  and  spread  thy  banner  here. 

Make  us  of  one  heart  and  miud — 
Courteous,  pitiful  and  kind : 
Lowly,  meek  in  thought  and  word- 
Altogether  like  our  Lord. 


The  sick,  the  pris'ner,  poor  and  blind.  Let  us  for  each  other  care; 


And  all  the  sons  of  grief, 
In  him  a  benefactor  find — 
He  loves  to  give  relief. 

'Tis  love  that  makes  religion  sweet; 

'Tis  love  that  makes  us  rise. 
With  willing  minds  and  ardent  feet 

To  yonder  happy  skies. 

Then  let  us  all  in  love  abound, 

And  charity  pursue ; 
Thus  sliall  we  be  with  glory  crown 'd.  On  the  wings  of  angels  fly: 

And  love  as  angels  do.  Show  how  true  believers  die, 


Each  the  other's  burdens  bear : 
To  thj'  Church  the  pattern  give; 
Show  how  true  believers  live. 

Free  from  anger  and  from  pride, 
Let  us  thus  in  God  abide ; 
Ail  the  depths  of  love  express. 
All  the  heights  of  holiness. 

Let  us  then  with  joy  remove 
To  the  familv  above; 


Teacher.  Be  thou  an  example  of  the  believers,  in  word,  in 
conversation,  in  charity,  in  spirit,  in  faith,  in  purity.  1  Tim. 
iv.  12. 

Scholars.  Now  the  end  of  the  commandment  is  charity 
out  of  a  pure  heart,  and  of  a  good  conscience,  and  of  faith 
unfeigned.  1  Tim.  i.  5. 

T.  And  above  all  things  have  fervent  charity  among  your- 
selves :  for  charity  shall  cover  the  multitude  of  sins.  1  Pet.  iv.  8. 
15*  173 


174  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

S.  Though  I  speak  with  the  tongues  of  men  and  of  angels, 
and  have  not  charity,  I  am  become  as  sounding  brass,  or  a 
tinkling  cymbal.  1  Cor.  xiii.  1. 

T.  And  though  I  have  the  gift  of  prophecy,  and  under- 
stand all  mysteries,  and  all  knowledge ;  and  though  I  have 
all  faith,  so  that  I  could  remove  mountains,  and  have  not 
charity,  I  am  nothing.  1  Cor.  xiii.  2, 

S.  And  though  I  bestow  all  my  goods  to  feed  the  poor, 
and  though  I  give  my  body  to  be  burned,  and  have  not  charity, 
it  i^rofiteth  me  nothing.  1  Cor.  xiii.  3. 

T.  Charity  sufFereth  long,  and  is  kind;  charity  envieth 
not;  charity  vaunteth  not  itself,  is  not  pufied  up.  1  Cor.  xiii.  4. 

S.  Doth  not  behave  itself  unseemly,  seeketh  not  her  own, 
is  not  easily  provoked,  thinketh  no  evil.  1  Cor.  xiii.  5. 

T.  Eejoiceth  not  in  iniquity,  but  rejoiceth  in  the  truth. 
1  Cor.  xiii.  6. 

S.  Beareth  all  things,  believeth  all  things,  hopeth  all 
things,  endureth  all  things.  1  Cor.  xiii.  7. 

T.  Charity  never  faileth;  but  whether  there  be  prophecies, 
they  shall  fail ;  whether  there  be  tongues,  they  shall  cease;  whe- 
ther there  be  knowledge,  it  shall  vanish  away.  1  Cor.  xiii.  8. 

S.  For  we  know  in  part,  and  we  prophesy  in  part.  But 
when  that  which  is  perfect  is  come,  then  that  which  is  in  part 
ghall  be  done  away.  1  Cor.  xiii.  9,  10. 

T.  And  now  abideth  faith,  hope,  charity,  these  three ;  but 
the  greatest  of  these  is  charity.  1  Cor.  xiii.  13. 

S.  Follow  after  charity  and  desire  spiritual  gifts,  but 
rather  that  ye  may  prophesy.  1  Cor.  xiv.  1. 

T.  And  above  all  these  things  put  on  charity,  which  is 
the  bond  of  perfectness.  Col.  iii.  14. 

*S'.  And  let  the  peace  of  God  rule  in  your  hearts,  to  the 
which  also  ye  are  called  in  one  body;  and  be  ye  thankful. 
Col.  iii.  5. 

T.  Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly  in  all 
wisdom ;  teaching  and  admonishing  one  another  in  psalms, 
and  hymns,  and  spiritual  songs,  singing  with  grace  in  your 
hearts  to  the  Lord.  Col.  iii.  16. 


COLTISENCE  IE  GOD. 


Forty-second  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN  165.     L.  M.  HYMN  166.     s.  m. 

Sargent.  Marcus. 

HE  who  hath  made  bis  refuge  God,      THE  Lord  my  Shepherd  is, 
Shall  find  a  most  secure  abode;  I  shall  be  well  supplied, 

Shall  walk  all  day  beneath  his  shade,  Since  he  is  mine  and  I  am  his, 
And   there,  at   night,  shall   rest  his     What  can  I  want  beside? 

head.  Since  he  is  mine  and  I  am  his, 

What  can  I  want  beside? 
Then  will  I  say,  "  My  God,  thy  power 

Shall  be  my  fortress  and  my  tower;     He  leads  me  to  the  place 
I,  that  am  form'd  of  feeble  dust.  Where  heav'nly  pasture  grows ; 

Make  thine  Almighty  arm  my  trust."  Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 

And  full  salvation  flows; 
If  burning  beams  of  noon  conspire     Where  living  waters  gently  pass. 
To  dart  a  pestilential  fire.  And  full  salvation  flows. 

God  is  their  life:  his  wings  are  spread 
To  shield  them  with  a  healthful  shade.  If  e'er  I  go  astray. 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim ; 
If  vapors,  with  malignant  breath,        And  guides  me  in  his  own  right  way 
Rise  thick  and  scatter  midnight  death.     For  his  most  holy  name ; 
Israel  is  safe:  the  poison'd  air  And  guides  me  in  his  own  right  way 

Grows  pure,  if  Israel's  God  be  there.       For  his  most  holy  name. 

Teacher.  I  have  set  the  Lord  always  before  me :  because 
he  is  at  ray  right  hand,  I  shall  not  be  moved.  Ps.  cxvi.  8. 

Scholars.  The  beloved  of  the  Lord  shall  dwell  in  safety 
by  him,  and  the  Lord  shall  cover  him  all  the  day  long.  Deut. 
xxxiii.  12. 

T.  He  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the  Most  Lligh 
shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Almighty.  Ps.  xci.  1. 

S.  I  will  say  of  the  Lord,  He  is  my  refuge  and  my  fortress : 
my  God ;  in  him  will  I  trust.  Ps.  xci.  2. 

T.  Surely  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the 
fowler,  and  from  the  noisome  pestilence.  Ps.  xci.  3. 

175 


173  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

S.  He  shall  cover  thee  with  his  feathers,  and  under  his 
■wings  shalt  thou  trust:  his  truth  shall  be  thy  shield  and 
buckler,  Ps.  xci.  4. 

T.  Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  the  terror  by  night ;  nor 
for  the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day ;  nor  for  the  pestilence  that 
walketh  in  darkness ;  nor  for  the  destruction  that  wasteth  at 
noonday.  Ps.  xci.  5,  6. 

S.  Because  thou  hast  made  the  Lord,  which  is  my  refuge, 
even  the  Most  High,  thy  habitation;  there  shall  no  evil  befall 
thee,  neither  shall  any  plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling.  Ps. 
xci.  9,  10. 

T.  Thou  shalt  dig  about  thee,  and  thou  shalt  take  thy  rest 
in  safety.  Also  thou  shalt  lie  down,  and  none  shall  make 
thee  afraid.  Job  xi.  18,  1 9. 

S.  I  will  both  lay  me  down  in  peace  and  sleep;  for  thou. 
Lord,  only  makest  me  to  dwell  in  safety.  Ps.  iv.  8. 

T.  When  thou  liest  down,  thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  ;  yea, 
thou  shalt  lie  down,  and  thy  sleep  shall  be  sweet.  Prov. 
iii.  24. 


aS'.     He  giveth  his  beloved  sleep.  Ps.  cxxvi 


9 


T.  Behold  he  that  keepeth  Israel  shall  neither  slumber 
nor  sleep.  The  Lord  is  thy  keejier :  the  Lord  is  thy  shade 
upon  thy  right  hand.  Ps.  cxxi.  4,  5. 

S.  As  the  mountains  are  round  about  Jerusalem,  so  the 
Lord  is  round  about  his  people,  from  henceforth  even  for  ever. 
Ps.  cxxv.  2. 

T.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  that  created  thee,  O  Jacob,  and 
he  that  formed  thee,  O  Israel,  Fear  not:  for  I  have  redeemed 
thee,  I  have  called  thee  by  thy  name ;  thou  art  mine.  Isa. 
xliii.  1. 

S.  When  thou  passest  through  the  waters,  I  will  be  with 
thee;  and  through  the  rivers,  they  shall  not  overflow  thee: 
when  thou  waikest  through  the  fire,  thou  shalt  not  be  burned; 
neither  shall  the  flame  kindle  upon  thee.  Isa.  xliii.  2. 

T.  For  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God,  the  Holy  One  of  Israel, 
thy  Saviour.  Isa.  xliii.  3. 


OOl^riDENOE  m  GOD. 


Forty-third  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN  167.     L.  M.  HYMN  168.    l.  m. 

Stonefield.  Raymond. 

GOT)  is  our  refuge  and  defence,  GLORY  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 

In  trouble  our  unfailiug  aid :  For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ; 

Secure  in  his  omnipotence,  Keep  me,  oh  keep  me.  King  of  kings, 

What  foe  can  make  our  souls  afraid?  Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

Yea,  tho'  the  earth's  foundation  rock,  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
And  mountains  down  the  gulf  be  hurrd,The  ill  which  I  this  day  have  done ; 

His  people  smile  amid  the  shock:        That  with  the  world,  m.yself  and  thee. 
They  look  beyond  this  transientworld.I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

There  is  a  river  pure  and  bright.  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 

"Whose streams  make  glad  the  heaven- The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed; 
Where  in  eternity  of  light   [ly  plains ;  Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
The  city  of  our  God  remains.  Rise  glorious  at  the  judgment  day. 

Built  by  the  word  of  his  command.     Oh  let  my  soul  on  thee  repose, 

With  his  unclouded  presence  blest.  And  may  sweet  sleep  miue  eyelids  close; 

Firm  as  his  throne  the  bulwarks  stand:  Sleep  that  shall  me  more  vigorous  make 
Thereisourhome,  our  hope,  our  rest.  To  serve  my  God,  when  I  awake. 

Teacher.  Trust  in  the  Lord  with  all  thy  heart;  and  lean 
not  unto  thine  own  understanding ;  in  all  thy  ways  acknow- 
ledge him,  and  he  shall  direct  thy  paths.  Prov.  iii.  5,  6. 

Scholars.  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  than  to  put  con- 
fidence in  princes.  Ps.  cxviii.  9. 

T.  The  Lord  shall  be  thy  confidence,  and  shall  keep  thy 
foot  from  being  taken.  Prov.  iii.  26. 

S.  In  thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust,  let  me  never  be 
put  to  confusion.  Ps.  Ixxi.  1. 

T.  Whoso  putteth  his  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be  safe. 
Prov.  xxix.  25. 

S.  Thou  art  my  hope,  O  Lord  God ;  thou  art  my  trust  from 
my  youth.  Ps.  Ixxi.  5. 

M  177 


178  SABEATK-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

T.  The  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shield :  the  Lord  will  give 
grace  and  glory;  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold  from  them 
that  walk  uprightly.  Ps.  Ixxxiv.  IL 

S.  The  God  of  my  rock,  in  him  will  I  trust;  he  is  my 
shield,  and  the  horn  of  my  salvation,  my  high  tower  and  my 
refuge,  my  Saviour.  2  Sam,  xxii.  3. 

T.  The  Lord  is  my  rock,  and  my  fortress,  and  my  deliverer ; 
my  God,  my  strength,  hi  whom  I  will  trust,  Ps.  xviii.  2. 

S.  Because  thou  hast  been  my  help,  therefore  in  the  shadow 
of  thy  wings  will  I  rejoice.  Ps.  Ixiii.  7. 

T.  Fear  thou  not,  for  I  am  with  thee ;  be  not  dismayed, 
for  I  am  thy  God ;  I  will  strengthen  thee ;  yea,  I  will  help 
Ihee;  yea,  I  will  uphold  thee  with  the  riglit  hand  of  my 
righteousness.  Isa.  xli.  10. 

S.  Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  for  the  glory  of  thy 
name.  Ps.  ixxix.  9. 

T.  I,  the  Lord  thy  God,  will  hold  thy  right  hand,  saying 
unto  thee,  Fear  not,  I  will  help  thee.  Isa.  xli.  13. 

S.  Let  us  come  boldly  unto  the  tla-one  of  grace,  that  we 
may  obtain  mercy,  and  find  grace  to  help  in  time  of  need. 
Heb.  iv.  16. 

T.  The  Lord  will  keep  the  feet  of  his  saints,  and  the 
wicked  shall  be  silent  in  darkness;  for  by  strength  shall  no 
man  prevail.  1  Sam.  ii.  9. 

S.  Keep  me,  O  Lord,  from  the  hands  of  the  wicked.  Ps. 
cxl.  4. 

T.  Let  them  that  sufler  according  to  the  will  of  God,  con> 
rait  the  keeping  of  their  souls  to  liira  in  well-doing,  as  unto  a 
faithful  Creator.  1  Pet.  iv.  19. 

S.  Oh  keep  my  soul  and  deliver  me,  let  me  not  be  ashamed ; 
for  I  put  my  trust  in  thee.  Ps.  xxv.  20. 

T.  Lord,  who  is  like  unto  thee?  which  deliverest  the  poor 
from  him  that  is  too  strong  for  him,  yea,  the  poor  and  the 
needy  from  him  that  spoileth  him.  Ps.  xxxv.  10. 

S.  Thou  art  my  hiding-place;  thou  shalt  preserve  me 
from  trouble;  thou  shalt  compass  me  about  with  songs  of 
deliverance.  Ps.  xxxii.  7. 


BLESSmaS  UPON  PAMILIES. 


Forty-third  Sunday  in  tlie  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN  169.     c.  M.  HYMN  170.     l.  m. 

Florence.  South  Street. 

on  happy  man,  whose  soul  is  fiU'd  FATHER  of  men,  thy  care  we  bless, 

With  zeal  and  rev'iend  awe !  Which  crown  our  families  witli  peace ; 

His  lips  to  God  their  honors  yield,  From  thee  they  sprung,  and  by  thy  hand 

His  life  adorns  the  law.  Their  root  and  branches  are  sustain'd. 

A  careful  Providence  will  stand,  To  God,  most  worthy  to  be  prais'd. 

And  ever  guard  thy  head —  Be  our  domestic  altars  rais'd ; 

Will  on  the  labors  of  thy  liaud  Wlio,Lord  of  heaven,  scorns  not  to  dwell 

Its  kindly  blessings  shed.  With  saints  in  their  obscurest  cell. 

Thy  wife  shall  be  a  fruitful  vine ;  To  thee  may  each  united  house, 

Thy  children  round  thy  board  Morning  and  night,  present  its  vows ; 

Each  like  a  plant  of  honor  shine,  Our  servants  here,  and  rising  race, 

And  learn  to  fear  the  Lord.  Be  taught  thy  precepts  and  thy  grace. 

Tlie  Lord  will  thy  best  hopes  fulfill.  Oh  may  each  future  age  proclaim 
For  months  and  years  to  come ;      The  honors  of  thy  glorious  name ; 

The  Lord,  who  dwells  on  Zion's  hill.  While,  pleas"d  and  thankful,  we  remove 
Will  send  the  blessings  home.         To  join  the  family  above. 

Teacher.  The  house  of  the  righteous  shall  stand.  Prov. 
xii.  7. 

Scholars.  The  tabernacle  of  the  upright  shall  flourish. 
Prov.  xiv.  11. 

T.     He  blesseth  the  habitation  of  the  just.  Prov.  iii.  33. 

*S'.  Thou  shalt  know  also  that  tiiy  tabernacle  shall  be  in 
peace  ;  and  thou  shalt  visit  thy  habitation  and  shall  not  sin. 
Thou  shalt  know  also  that  thy  seed  shall  be  great,  and  thine 
offspring  as  the  grass  of  the  earth.  Thou  shalt  corae  to  thy 
grave  in  a  full  age,  like  as  a  shock  of  corn  cometli  in  in  his 
.season.  Job  v.  24,  25,  26. 

T.     If  thou  wert  pure  and  upright,  surely  now  he  would 

179 


180  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

awake  for  thee,  and  make  the  habitation  of  thy  righteousness 
prosperous.  Though  thy  beginning  were  small,  yet  thy  latter 
end  should  greatly  increase.  Job  viii.  6,  7. 

aS*.  Thy  wife  shall  be  as  a  fruitful  vine  by  the  sides  of  thine 
house ;  thy  children,  like  olive-plants  round  about  thy  table. 
Behold,  thus  shall  the  man  be  blessed  that  feareth  the  Lord. 
Ps.  cxxviii.  3,  4. 

T.  The  Lord  shall  bless  thee  out  of  Zlon  ;  and  thou  shalt 
see  the  good  of  Jerusalem  all  the  days  of  thy  life.  Yea,  thou 
shalt  see  thy  children's  children,  and  peace  upon  Israel.  Ps. 
cxxviii.  5,  6. 

S.  I  will  be  the  God  of  all  the  families  of  Israel,  and  they 
shall  be  my  people.  Jer.  xxxi.  1. 

T.  And  ye  shall  be  my  people,  and  I  will  be  your  God. 
Jer.  XXX.  22. 

S.  Thou  shalt  keep  the  statutes,  that  it  may  go  well  with 
thee,  and  thy  children  after  thee.  Deut.  v.  29. 

T.  I  will  give  them  one  heart  and  one  way,  that  they  may 
fear  me  for  ever,  for  the  good  of  them,  and  of  their  children 
after  them.  Jer.  xxxii.  39. 

S.  The  just  man  walketh  in  his  integrity  ;  his  children  are 
blessed  after  him.  Prov.  xx.  7. 

T.  His  seed  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth  ;  the  generation 
of  the  upright  shall  be  blessed.  Ps.  cxii.  2. 

S.  A  good  man  leaveth  an  inheritance  unto  his  children's 
children  ;  and  the  wealth  of  the  sinner  is  laid  up  for  the  just. 
Prov.  xiii.  22. 

T.  The  seed  of  the  righteous  shall  be  delivered.  Prov. 
xi.  2L 

S.  In  the  fear  of  the  Lord  is  strong  confidence ;  and  his 
children  shall  have  a  place  of  refuge.  Prov.  xiv.  2G. 

T.  The  children  of  thy  servants  shall  continue,  and  their 
seed  shall  be  established  before  thee.  Ps.  cii.  2S. 

S.  I  have  been  young  and  now  am  old,  yet  have  I  not  seen 
the  righteous  forsaken,  nor  his  seed  begging  bread.  He  is 
merciful  and  lendeth ;  and  his  seed  is  blessed.  Ps.  xxxvii. 
25,  26. 


THE  BEATITUDES. 


Forty-fourth   Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN  171.    L.  M. 

Temple  Street. 
BLEST  are  the  humble  souls  who  see  Blest  are  the  men  whose  bowels  move 
Their  emptiness  and  poverty :  And  melt  with  sympathy  and  love ; 

Treasures  of  grace  to  them  are  given,  From  Christ,  the  Lord,  shall  they  o1>- 
And  crowns  of  joy  laid  up  in  heaven.  Like  sympathy  and  love  again,    [rain 

Blest  are  the  men  of  broken  heart.      Blest  are  the  pure,  whose  hearts  are 
Who  mourn  for  sin  with  inward  smart;  From  the  defiling  power  of  sin  ;  [clea  n 
The  blood  of  Christ  divinely  flows,      With  endless  pleasure,  they  shall  seo 
A  healing  balm  for  all  their  woes.        A  God  of  spotless  purity 

Blest  are  the  meek,  who  stand  afar      Blest  are  the  men  of  peaceful  life. 
From  rage  and  passion,  noise  and  war;  Who  quench  the  coals  of  growing  stviff; 
God  will  secure  their  happy  state.        They  shall  be  call'd  the  heirs  of  blisa, 
And   plead   their  cause  against   the  The  sons  of  God,  the  God  of  peace. 

[great. 
Blest  are  the  souls  that  thirst  for  grace.Blest  are  the  suff'rers,  who  partake 
Hunger  and  long  for  righteousness ;     Of  pain  and  shame  for  Jesus'  sake ; 
They  shall  be  well  supplied  and  fed     Their  souls  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord; 
With  living  streams  and  living  bread.Glory  and  joy  are  their  reward. 

Teacher.     Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit :  for  theirs  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven.  Matt.  v.  3. 

Scholars.     Blessed  are  they  that  mourn :  for  they  shall  be 
comforted.  Matt.  v.  4. 

T.     Blessed  are  the  meek  :  for  they  shall  inherit  the  earth. 
Matt.  V.  5. 

S.     Ble?=sed  are  they  which  do  hunger  and  thirst  after  riglit- 
eonsness:  for  they  shall  be  filled.  Matt.  v.  6. 

T.    Blessed  are  the  merciful :  for  they  shall  obtain  mercy. 
Matt.  V.  7. 

S.     Ble.-sed  are  the  pure  in  heart :  for  they  shall  see  God. 
Matt.  V.  8. 

T.     Blessed  are  the  peace-maker.« :  for  they  shall  be  called 
the  children  of  God,  Matt.  v.  9. 

IG  181 


182  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

S.  Blessed  are  they  which  are  persecuted  for  righteous- 
ness' sake :  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  Matt.  v.  10. 

T.  Blessed  are  ye  when  men  shall  revile  you,  and  perse- 
cute you,  and  shall  say  all  manner  of  evil  against  you  falsely, 
for  my  sake.  Matt.  v.  11. 

■S.  Rejoice,  and  be  exceeding  glad  :  for  great  is  your  re- 
ward in  heaven :  for  so  persecuted  they  the  prophets  whicii 
were  before  you.  Matt.  v.  12. 

T.  Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way  who  walk  in  the 
law  of  the  Lord.  Ps.  cxix.  1. 

S.  Blessed  are  they  that  keep  his  testimonies,  and  that  seek 
him  with  the  whole  heart.  They  also  do  no  iniquity :  they 
walk  in  his  ways.  Ps.  cxix.  2,  3. 

T.  Blessed  is  the  people  that  know  the  joyful  sound:  they 
shall  walk,  O  Lord,  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance.  Ps. 
Ixxxix.  15. 

S.  In  thy  name  shall  they  rejoice  all  the  day :  and  in  thy 
righteousness  shall  they  be  exalted.  Ps.  Ixxxix.  16. 

T.  Blessed  is  the  man  that  heareth  me,  watching  daily  at 
my  gates,  waiting  at  the  posts  of  my  doors.  For  whoso  find- 
«th  me,  findeth  life,  and  shall  obtain  favor  of  the  Lord.  Prov. 
viii.  34,  35. 

S.  Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house :  they  will  be 
still  praising  thee.  Ps.  Ixxxiv.  4. 

T.  Blessed  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord  will  not  impute 
^in.  Rom.  iv.  8. 

S.  Blessed  are  they  whose  iniquities  are  forgiven,  and 
whose  sins  are  covered.  Rom,  ix.  7. 

T.  Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in  thee.  For  the 
Lord  is  a  sun  and  a  shield ;  the  Lord  will  give  grace  and 
glory:  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold  from  them  that  walk 
uprightly.  Ps.  Ixxxiv.  5,  11. 

*S^.  Blessed  is  the  man  that  endureth  temptation  ;  for  when 
he  is  tried,  he  shall  receive  the  crown  of  life  which  the  Lord 
hath  promised  to  them  that  love  him.  James  i.  12. 

T.  Blessed  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  Lord  ;  and  the 
people  whom  he  hath  chosen  for  his  own  inheritance.  Ps. 
xxxiii.  12. 


HOUSE  OF  GOD. 


Forty-fourth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN  172.     L.  M.  HYMN  173.     c.  m. 

Battee.  Happiness. 

YE  nations  of  the  earth,  rejoice  MY  soul,  how  h)vely  is  the  place 

Before  the  Lord, your  sovereign  King,        To  which  thy  God  resorts! 
Serve  him  with  cheerful  heartaud  voice; 'Tis  heaven  to  see  his  suiiliug  face, 
With  all  your  tongues  his  glory  sing.  Though  in  his  earthly  courts. 

The  Lord  is  God — 'tis  he  alone  There  the  great  Monurcli  of  the  skies 
T)i)th  life  and  breath  and  being  give;  His  saving  power  displays; 

"VVe  are  his  work  and  not  our  own ;  And  light  breaks  in  upon  our  eyes 
The  sheep  that  on  his  pasture  live.  With  kind  and  quick'uing  rays. 

Enter  his  gates  with  songs  of  joy ;  With  his  rich  gifts  the  heav'nly  Dove 

With  praises  to  his  courts  repair:  Descends  and  fills  the  place; 

And  make  it  your  divine  employ,  While  Christ  reveals  his  wondrous 

To  pay  your  thanks  and  honors  there.  And  sheds  abroad  his  grace,  [love 

The  Lord  is  good;  the  Lord  is  kind;  There,  mighty  God,  thy  words  de- 
Great  is  his  grace,  his  mercy  sure;  The  secrets  of  thy  will ;  [clare 
And  the  whole  race  of  man  shall  find  And  still  we  seek  thy  mercies  there, 
His  truth  from  age  to  age  endure.  And  sing  thy  praises  still. 

Teacher.  The  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple;  let  all  the  earth 
keep  silence  before  hira.  Hab.  ii.  20. 

Scholars.  Ye  shall  keep  my  Sabbaths,  and  reverence  my 
sanctuary,  I  am  the  Lord.  Lev.  xix.  30. 

T.  Every  one  that  keepeth  my  Sabbath  from  polluting  it, 
and  taketh  hold  of  ray  covenant,  even  them  will  I  bring  to  my 
holy  mountain,  and  make  them  joyful  in  my  house  of  prayer; 
their  burnt-offerings  and  their  sacrifices  shall  be  accepted  upon 
mine  altar ;  for  my  house  shall  be  called  a  house  of  prayer  for 
all  people.  Isa.  Ivi.  6,  7. 

S.  Exalt  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worship  at  his  holy  hill ; 
for  the  Lord  our  God  is  holy.  Ps.  xcix.  9. 

183 


,184  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

T.  The  Lord  is  great,  and  greatly  to  be  praised :  he  is  to 
be  feared  above  all  gods.  Honor  and  majesty  are  before  him  ; 
strength  and  beauty  are  in  his  sanctuary.  Ps.  xcvi.  4,  6. 

S.  Give  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  kindreds  of  the  people,  give 
unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength.  Give  unto  the  Lord  the 
glory  due  unto  his  name :  bring  an  offering,  and  come  into  his 
courts.  Ps.  xcvi.  7,  8. 

T.  Oh  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness :  fear  be- 
fore him,  all  the  earth.  Say  among  the  heathen  that  ihe  Lord 
reigneth.  Ps.  xcvi.  9,  10. 

*S'.  Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord  ?  and  who 
shall  stand  in  the  holy  place?  Ps.  xxiv.  8. 

T.  He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart :  who  hath 
not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  deceitfully.  He 
shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord,  and  righteousness 
from  the  God  of  his  salvation.  Ps.  xxiv.  4,  5. 

S.  Wherewith  shall  I  come  before  the  Lord,  and  bow  my- 
self before  the  high  God  ?  Mic.  vi.  6. 

T.  Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness:  come  before  his  pres- 
ence with  singing.  Know  ye  that  the  Lord  he  is  God.  Ps. 
c.  2,  3. 

S.  It  is  he  that  hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves;  we 
are  his  people,  and  the  sheep  of  his  pasture.  Ps.  c.  3. 

T.  Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  into  his 
courts  with  praise :  be  thankful  unto  him,  and  bless  his  name. 
Ps.  c.  4. 

S.  For  the  Lord  is  good;  his  mercy  is  everlasting;  and 
his  truth  endureth  to  all  generations.  Ps.  c.  5. 

T.  Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house:  they  will  be 
still  praising  thee.  Ps.  Ixxxiv.  4. 

S.  For  a  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand.  I 
had  rather  be  a  doorkeeper  in  the  house  of  my  God,  than  to 
dwell  in  the  tents  of  wickedness.  Ps.  Ixxxiv.  10.  • 

T.  For  the  Lord  is  a  sun  and  a  shield  ;  the  Lord  will  give 
grace  and  glory ;  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold  from  them 
that  walk  uprightly.  Ps.  Ixxxiv.  11. 


BEAUTY  OP  THE  HOUSE  OP  GOD. 


Forty-fifth  Sunday  in  the  Year.     Morning. 


HYMN  174.    p.  M. 
Plummer. 
LORD  of  the  worlds  above, 

How  pleasant  and  how  fair, 
The  dwellings  of  thy  love, 
Thy  earthly  temples  are! 
To  thine  abode  my  heart  aspires ; 
With  warm  desires  to  see  my  God. 

0  happy  eonls,  who  pray 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear ! 

0  happy  men,  who  pay 
Their  constant  service  there ! 

They  praise  thee  still ;  and  happy  they 

Who  love  the  way  to  Zion's  hill. 

They  go  from  strength  to  strength 
Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears ; 

Till  each  arrives  at  length, 
Till  each  in  heaven  appears. 

Oh  glorious  seat,  when  God  our  King 

Shall  thither  bring  our  willing  feet! 


HYxMN  175.     c.  M. 

Jerusalem. 

HOW  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 

My  friends  devoutly  say, 
'In  Ziou  let  us. all  appear 
And  keep  the  solemn  day !" 

I  love  her  gates,  I  love  the  road! 

The  Church,  adorn'd  witli  gi-ace, 
Stands  like  a  palace  built  for  God 

To  show  his  milder  face. 

Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place. 
And  joy  a  constant  guest! 

"With  holy  gifts  and  heavenly  grace 
Be  her  attendants  blest. 

My  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still 
While  life  or  breath  remains; 

Here  my  best  friends,  my  kindred 
Here  God  my  Saviour  reigns,  [dwell. 


Teacher.  How  amiable  are  thy  tabernacles,  O  Lord  of 
hosts !  Ps.  Ixxiv.  1. 

Scholars.  My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth,  for  the  courts 
of  the  Lord :  my  heart  and  my  flesh  crieth  out  for  the  living 
God.  Ps.  Ixxiv.  2. 

T.  Blevssed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house  ;  they  will  be 
still  praising  thee.  Ps.  Ixxxiv.  4. 

S.  Lord,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  thy  house,  and  the 
place  where  thine  honor  dwelleth.  Ps.  xxvi.  8. 

T.  I  will  worship  toward  thy  holy  temple,  and  praise  thy 
16  *  185 


186  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

name  for  thy  loving-kindness  and  for  thy  truth  ;  for  thou  hast 
magnified  tliy  word  above  all  thy  name.  Ps.  cxxxviii.  2. 

S.  One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord,  tliat  will  I  seek 
after;  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all  the  days 
of  ray  life,  to  behold  the  beauty  of  the  Lord,  and  to  inquire  in 
his  temple.  Ps.  xxvii.  4. 

T.  For  in  the  time  of  trouble  he  shall  hide  me  in  his 
pavilion :  in  the  secret  of  his  tabernacle  shall  he  hide  me  ;  he 
shall  set  me  up  upon  a  rock.  Ps.  xxvii.  5. 

S.  And  now  shall  my  head  be  lifted  up  above  mine  ene- 
mies round  about  me :  therefore  will  I  offer  in  his  tabernacle 
sacrifices  of  joy  ;  I  will  sing,  yea,  I  will  sing  praises  unto  the 
Lord.  Ps.  xxvii.  6. 

T.  Keep  thy  foot  when  thou  goest  to  the  house  of  God, 
and  be  more  ready  to  hear  than  to  give  the  sacrifice  of  fools, 
for  they  consider  not  that  they  do  evil.  Eccles.  v.  1. 

S.  He  that  worketh  deceit  shall  not  dwell  within  my 
house ;  he  that  telleth  lies  shall  not  tarry  in  my  sight.  Ps. 
ci.  7. 

T.  Surely  the  Lord  is  in  this  place  and  I  knew  it  not. 
Gen.  xxviii.  16. 

aS".  When  I  remember  these  things  I  pour  out  my  soul  in 
me :  for  I  had  gone  Avith  the  multitude,  I  went  with  them  to 
.  the  house  of  God,  with  the  voice  of  joy  and  praise,  with  a  mul- 
titude that  kept  holy  days.  Ps.  xlii.  4. 

T.  Hear  the  word  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  of  Judah  that  enter 
in  at  these  gates  to  worship  the  Lord.  Thus  saith  the  Lord 
of  hosts,  the  God  of  Israel,  Amend  your  ways  and  your  doings, 
and  I  will  cause  you  to  dwell  in  this  place.  Jer.  vii.  2,  3. 

S.  Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest,  and  causest  to 
approach  unto  thee,  that  he  may  dwell  in  thy  courts:  we  shall 
be  satisfied  with  the  goodness  of  thy  house,  even  of  thy  holy 
temple.  Ps.  Ixii.  4. 

T.  He  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the  Most  High, 
shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Almighty.  Ps.  xci.  1. 

S.    To  thee,  O  my  strength,  will  I  sing.  Ps.  lix.  17. 


THE  OHEISTIAN  WAEPAEE. 


Forty-fifth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening-. 

HYMN   176.     L.  M.  HYMN   177.     s.  m. 

Warejield.  Lahan. 

BP;iIOLD  the  Christian  warrior  stand  MY  soul  be  on  thy  guard; 

lu  all  the  armor  of  his  Qotl ;  Ten  thousand  foes  arise  ; 

The  Spirit's  sword  is  in  his  hand,  The  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 

Ilis  feet  are  with  the  gospel  shod ;  To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

In  panoply  of  truth  complete,  Oh  watch  and  fight  and  pray, 

Salvation's  helmet  on  his  head  ;  The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er; 

■With  righteousness  a  breastplate  meet,  Renew  it  boldly  every  day 

And  faith's  broad  shield  before  him    And  help  divine  implore, 
[spread ; 
Undaunted  to  the  field  he  goes;  Ne'er  think  the  vict'ry  won, 

Yet  vain  were  skill  and  valor  there,        Nor  lay  thine  armor  down  : 
Unless,  to  foil  his  legion  foes,  The  work  of  faith  will  not  be  done 

He  takes  the  trusted  weapon,  prayer.     'Till  thou  obtain  the  crown. 

Thus,  strong  in  his  Redeemer's  8trength,Then  persevere  till  death 
Sin,  death  and  hell  he  tramples  down ;     Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God ; 

Fights  the  good  fight,  and  wins  at  length, He'll    take    thee,    at    thy   parting 
Through  mercy,  an  immortal  crown.       To  his  divine  abode.  [breath. 

Teacher.  Put  on  tlie  whole  armor  of  God,  that  ye  may  be 
able  to  stand  against  the  wiles  of  the  devil.  Eph.  vi.  11. 

Scholars.  Though  we  walk  in  the  flesh,  we  do  not  war  after 
the  flesh  :  for  the  weapons  of  our  warfare  are  not  carnal,  but 
mighty  through  God  to  the  pulling  down  of  strongholds. 
2  Cor.  X.  4. 

T.  For  we  wrestle  not  against  flesh  and  blood,  but  against 
principalities,  against  powers,  against  the  rulers  of  tlie  dark- 
ness of  this  world,  against  spiritual  wickedness  in  high  places. 
Eph.  vi.  12. 

S.  Wherefore  take  unto  you  the  whole  armor  of  God,  thnt 
ye  may  be  able  to  withstand  in  the  evil  day,  and  having  done 
ail,  to  stand.  Eph.  vi.  13. 

187 


188  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

T.  Stand  therefore,  having  your  loins  girt  about  with 
truth,  and  having  on  the  breastplate  of  righteousness ;  and 
your  feet  shod  with  the  preparation  of  the  gospel  of  peace. 
Eph.  vi.  14,  15. 

S,  Above  all,  taking  the  shield  of  faith,  wherewith  ye  shall 
be  able  to  quench  all  the  fiery  darts  of  the  wicked.  Eph.  vi.  16. 

T.  And  take  the  helmet  of  salvation,  and  the  sword  of  the 
Spirit,  which  is  the  word  of  God :  praying  always  with  all 
prayer  and  supplication  in  the  Spirit,  and  watcliing  thereunto 
with  all  perseverance  and  supplication  for  all  saints.  Eph. 
vi.  17,  18. 

S.  And  every  man  that  striveth  for  the  mastery  is  temper- 
ate in  all  things.  Now  they  do  it  to  obtain  a  corruptible 
crown ;  but  we  an  incorruptible.  I  therefore  so  run,  not  as 
uncertainly ;  so  fight  I,  not  as  one  that  beateth  the  air.  1  Cor. 
ix.  25,  26. 

T.  Thou  therefore  endure  hardness,  as  a  good  soldier  of 
Jesus  Christ.  No  man  that  warreth  entangleth  himself  with 
the  afl'airs  of  this  life ;  that  he  may  please  him  who  hath 
chosen  him  to  be  a  soldier.  2  Tim.  ii.  3,  4. 

S.  And  if  a  man  also  strive  for  masteries,  yet  is  he  not 
crowned,  except  he  strive  lawfully.  2  Tim.  ii.  5, 

T.  Watch  ye,  stand  fast  in  the  faith,  quit  you  like  men,  be 
strong.  1  Cor.  xvi.  13. 

S.  With  him  is  an  arm  of  flesh  :  but  with  us  is  the  Lord 
our  God  to  help  us,  and  to  fight  our  battles.  2  Chron.  xxxii.  8. 

T.  But  thou,  O  man  of  God,  flee  these  things;  and  follow 
after  righteousness,  godliness,  faith,  love,  patience,  meekness. 
1  Tim.  vi.  11. 

S.  Fight  the  good  fight  of  faith,  lay  hold  on  eternal  life, 
whereunto  thou  art  also  called,  and  hast  professed  a  good  pro- 
fession before  many  witnesses.  1  Tim.  vi.  12. 

T.  I  have  fought  a  good  fight,  I  have  finished  my  course, 
I  have  kept  the  faith :  henceforth  there  is  laid  up  for  me  a 
crown  of  righteousness.  2  Tim.  iv.  7,  8. 

S.  Thanks  be  to  God,  which  giveth  us  the  victory,  through 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  1  Cor.  xv.  57. 


EASLY  PIETY. 


Forty-sixth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN   178.     L.  M.  HYMN   179.     s.  m. 

Alf retort.  Desire. 

NOW  in  the  heat  of  j-outhful  blood  SHALL  Wisdom  cry  aloud, 

Remember  your  Creator,  God  ;  And  not  her  speech  be  heard? 

Behold  the  months  come  hast'ning  on,  The  voice  of  God's  eternal  Word, 

WJien  youshallsay,  Myjoys  are  gone.  Deserves  it  no  regard? 

Behold,  the  aged  sinner  goes,  "I  was  his  chief  delight, 

Laden  with  guilt  and  heavy  woes,  His  everlasting  Son, 

Down  to  the  regions  of  the  dead,  ,  Before  the  first  of  all  his  works — 

With  endless  curses  on  his  head.  Creation — was  begun. 

The  dust  returns  to  dust  again;  "My  busy  thoughts  at  first 

The  soul,  in  agonies  of  pain.  On  their  salvation  ran, 

Ascends  to  God;  not  there  to  dwell —     Ere  sin  was  born,  or  Adam's  dust 
But  hears  her  doom,  and  sinks  to  hell.         Was  fashion'd  to  a  man. 

Eternal  King,  I  fear  thy  name!  "  Then  come,  receive  my  grace. 

Teach  me  to  know  how  frail  I  am;  Ye  children,  and  be  wise; 

And  when  my  soul  must  hence  remove,     Happy  tiie  man  who  keeps  my  ways ; 
Give  me  a  mansion  in  thy  love.  The  man,  who  shuns  them,  dies."' 

Teacher.  Remember  now  thy  Creator  in  the  days  of  thy 
youth,  while  the  evil  days  come  not,  nor  the  years  draw  nigh 
when  thon  shalt  say,  I  have  no  pleasure  in  them.  Eccles.  xii.  1. 

Scholars.  While  the  sun,  or  the  light,  or  the  moon,  or  the 
stars  be  not  darkened,  nor  the  clouds  return  after  the  rain. 
Eccles,  xii.  2. 

T.  In  the  day  when  the  keepers  of  the  house  shall  tremble, 
and  the  strong  men  shall  bow  themselves ;  and  the  grinders 
cease  because  they  are  few,  and  those  that  look  out  of  the  win- 
dows be  darkened.  Eccles.  xii.  3. 

S.     And  the  doors  shall  be  shut  in  the  streets,  when  the 

189 


190  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

sound  of  the  grinding  is  low,  and  he  shall  rise  up  at  the  voice 
of  the  bird,  and  all  the  daughters  of  music  shall  be  brought 
low.  Eccles.  xii.  4. 

T.  Also  when  they  shall  be  afraid  of  that  which  is  high, 
and  fears  shall  be  in  the  way,  and  the  almond  tree  shall  flour- 
ish, and  the  grasshopper  shall  be  a  burden,  and  desire  shall 
fail :  because  man  goeth  to  his  long  home,  and  the  mourners 
go  about  the  streets.  Eccles.  xii.  5. 

S.  Or  ever  the  silver  cord  be  loosed,  or  the  golden  bowl 
be  broken,  or  the  pitcher  be  broken  at  the  fountain,  or  the 
wheel  broken  at  the  cistern.  Then  shall  the  dust  return  to 
the  earth  as  it  was,  and  the  spirit  shall  return  unto  God  who 
gave  it.  Eccles.  xii.  6,  7. 

T.  Doth  not  wisdom  cry  ?  and  understanding  put  forth  her 
voice?  Prov.  viii.  1. 

S.  She  standeth  in  the  top  of  high  places,  by  the  way  in 
the  places  of  the  paths.  Prov.  viii.  2. 

T.  She  crieth  at  the  gates,  at  the  entry  of  the  city,  at  the 
coming  in  at  the  doors,  I  love  them  that  love  me ;  and  those 
that  seek  me  early  shall  find  me.  Prov.  viii.  3,  17. 

S.  Jesus  said  unto  them.  Suffer  the  little  chihlren  to  come 
unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not :  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of 
God.  Verily  I  say  unto  you.  Whosoever  shall  not  receive 
the  kingdom  of  God  as  a  little  child,  he  shall  not  enter  therein. 
Mark  x.  14,  15. 

T.  And  he  took  them  up  in  his  arms,  put  his  hands  upon 
them,  and  blessed  them.  Mark  x.  16. 

S.  Little  children,  let  us  not  love  in  word,  neither  in 
tongue,  but  in  deed  and  in  truth.  1  John  iii.  18. 

T.  That  ye  may  be  children  of  your  Father  which  is  in 
heaven.  Matt.  v.  45. 

S.  And  if  children,  then  heirs:  heirs  of  God,  and  joint- 
heirs  of  Jesus  Christ.  Kom.  viii.  17. 

T.  Hearken  unto  me  now  therefore,  O  ye  children,  and 
attend  unto  the  words  of  my  mouth.  Prov.  vii.  24. 

S.  O  God,  thou  art  my  God ;  early  will  I  seek  thee :  my 
soul  thirstcth  for  thee,  my  flesh  longeth  for  thee.  Ps.  Ixiii.  1. 


EAKLY  PIETY. 


Forty-sixth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN  180.     c.  M.  HYMN  181.     c.  m. 

Litchfield.  Pilgrim. 

YE  hearts  with  youthful  vigor  warm,  HAPPY  the  child  whose  tender  years 

In  smiling  crowds  draw  near;  Receive  instruction  well; 

And  turn  from  ev'ry  mortal  charm,     Who  hates  the  sinner's  path,  and  fears 

A  Saviour's  voice  to  hear.  The  I'oad  that  leads  to  hell. 

He,  Lord  of  all  the  worlds  on  high,  'Twill  save  us  from  a  thousand  snares 

Stoops  to  converse  with  you ;  To  seek  religion  young ; 

And  lays  his  radiant  glories  by,  Grace  will  preserve  our  foll'wing  years. 

Your  welfare  to  pursue.  And  make  our  virtue  strong. 

What   object.  Lord,  my  soul   should  To  thee.  Almighty  God,  to  thee. 
If  once  compar'd  to  thee?      [move,     Our  childhood  we  resign; 

What  beauty   should   command    my 'Twill  please  us  to  look  back  and  see 
Like  what  in  Christ  I  see?       [love,     That  our  whole  lives  were  thine. 

Away,  ye  false,  delusive  toys.  Let  the  sweet  work  of  prayer  and  praise 
Vain  tempters  of  the  mind !  Employ  our  youngest  breath ; 

'Tis  here  I  fix  my  lasting  choice,  Thus  we're  prepared  for  longer  days, 
And  here  true  bliss  I  find.  Or  fit  for  early  death. 

Teacher.  Hear,  ye  children,  the  instruction  of  a  father,  and 
attend  to  know  understanding.  Prov.  iv.  1. 

Scholars.  For  I  give  you  good  doctrine,  forsake  ye  not  my 
law.  Prov.  iv.  2. 

T.  For  I  was  my  father's  son,  tender  and  only  beloved  in 
the  sight  of  ray  mother.  Prov.  iv.  3. 

S.  He  taught  me  also,  and  said  unto  me.  Let  thine  heart 
retain  my  words:  keep  my  commandments  and  live.  Prov. 
iv.  4. 

T.  Get  wisdom,  get  understanding:  forget  it  not;  neither 
decline  from  the  words  of  my  mouth.  Prov.  iv.  5. 

191 


192  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

S.  Forsake  her  not,  and  she  shall  preserve  thee:  love  her, 
and  she  shall  keep  thee.  Prov.  iv.  6. 

T.  Wisdom  is  the  principal  thing;  therefore  get  wisdom  : 
and  with  all  thy  getting  get  understanding,  Prov.  iv.  7. 

S.  Exalt  her,  and  she  shall  promote  thee:  she  shall  bring 
thee  to  honor,  when  thou  dost  embrace  her.  Prov.  iv.  8. 

T.  She  shall  give  to  thine  head  an  ornament  of  grace :  a 
crown  of  glory  shall  she  deliver  to  thee.  Prov.  iv.  9. 

S.  Hear,  O  my  son,  and  receive  my  sayings;  and  the 
years  of  thy  life  shall  be  many.  Prov.  iv.  10. 

T.     I  have  tauglit  thee  in  the  way  of  wisdom ;  I  have  led  | 
thee  in  right  paths.  Prov.  iv.  11.  ' 

S.  When  thou  goest,  thy  steps  shall  not  be  straitened;  and 
when  thou  runnest,  thou  shalt  not  stumble.  Prov.  iv.  12. 

T.  Take  fast  hold  of  instruction ;  let  her  not  go :  keep  her; 
for  she  is  thy  life.  Prov.  iv.  13. 

S.  Enter  not  into  the  path  of  the  wicked,  and  go  not  in 
the  way  of  evil  men.  Avoid  it,  pass  not  by  it,  turn  from  it, 
and  pass  away.  Prov.  iv.  14,  15. 

T.  The  way  of  the  wicked  is  as  darkness ;  they  know  not 
at  what  they  stumble.  Prov.  iv.  19. 

S.  But  the  path  of  the  just  is  as  the  shining  light,  that 
shineth  more  and  more  unto  the  perfect  day.  Prov.  iv.  18. 

T.  My  son,  attend  to  my  words;  incline  thine  ear  unto 
my  sayings.  Let  them  not  depart  from  thine  eyes;  keep  them 
in  the  midst  of  thine  heart.  Prov.  iv.  20,  21. 

S.  For  they  are  life  unto  those  that  find  them,  and  health 
to  all  their  flesh.  Prov.  iv.  22. 

T.  Keep  thy  heart  with  all  diligence  ;  for  out  of  it  are  the 
issues  of  life.  Prov.  iv.  23. 

S.  Ponder  the  path  of  thy  feet,  and  let  all  thy  ways  be  es- 
tablished. Prov.  iv.  26. 

T.  Turn  not  to  the  right  hand  nor  to  the  left ;  remove  thy 
foot  from  evil.  Prov.  iv.  27. 

aS^.  Then  shalt  thou  walk  in  thy  way  safely,  and  thy  foot 
shall  not  stumble ;  thou  shalt  lie  down,  and  thy  sleep  shall  be 
sweet.  Prov.  iii.  23,  24. 


BETJIirKEI^lfESS. 


Forty-seventli  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN  1S2.     c.  M.  HYMN  183.     s.  m. 

Balerma.  Shirland. 

THE  brnncli  is  stooping  to  thy  hand,  LOOK  not  upon  the  wine, 

And  ])leasant  to  behold ;  When  red  within  the  cup ; 

Yet  gatlier  not,  althongh  its  fmit        Although  its  rnh.v  color  shine, 
Be  streaked  with  hues  of  gold.  Lift  not  the  beaker  up. 

The  cup  is  dancing  to  thy  lip.  Touch  not  the  rosy  bowl ; 

And  fi-Hgrant  is  the  wine;  A  serpent  lurks  within, 

Yet  drtsh  the  untasted  goblet  down,  An  adder  that  will  sting  thy  soul 

Though  lusciously  it  shine ;  With  pangs  of  death  and  sin. 

For  bitter  ashes  lurk  concealed  Taste  not  the  nectar'd  dews 

Keneath  that  golden  skin.  Of  pleasure's  guilty  thrall, 

And  though  the  coat  be  smooth,  there  Her  smiles  will  change  to  tears,  her 
But  rottenness  within.  [lies     To  wormwood  and  to  gall,    [sweets 

The  wings  of  pleasure  fan  the  bowl  Go  to  the  living  fount. 

And  bid  it  overflow.  Drink  deep  and  thirst  no  more; 

Yet  drugged  with  poison  are  its  lees.  So  shall  thy  soul  earth's  cares  surmount 

And  death  is  found  below.  Then  up  to  heaven  shall  soar. 

Teacher.  Look  not  thou  upon  the  wine  when  it  is  red,  when 
it  giveth  his  color  in  the  cnp,  when  it  moveth  itself  aright;  at 
the  last  it  biteth  like  a  serpent,  and  stingeth  like  an  adder. 
Prov.  xxiii.  31,  32. 

Scholars.  Wine  is  a  mocker,  strong  drink  is  raging :  and 
whosoever  is  deceived  thereby  is  not  wise.  Prov.  xx.  1. 

T.  Who  hath  woe?  who  hath  sorrow?  who  hath  conten- 
tions? who  hath  babbling?  who  hath  wounds  without  cause? 
who  hath  redness  of  eyes  ?  Prov.  xxiii.  29. 

S.  They  that  tarry  long  at  the  wine ;  they  that  go  to  seek 
mixed  wine.  Prov.  xxiii.  30. 

T.  Be  not  among  wine-bibbers ;  among  riotous  eaters  of 
flesh  :  for  the  drunkard  and  the  glutton  shall  come  to  poverty : 
and  drowsiness  shall  clothe  a  man  with  rags.  Prov.  xxiii. 
'20,  21. 

17  N  193 


194  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MAIs^UAL. 

S.  It  is  not  for  kings,  O  Lemuel,  it  is  not  for  kings  to 
Jrinkwine;  nor  for  princes  strong  drink:  lest  they  drink, 
and  forget  the  law,  and  pervert  the  judgment  of  any  of  the 
afflicted.  Prov.  xxxi.  4,  5. 

T.  But  they  also  have  erred  through  wine,  and  through 
strong  drink  are  out  of  the  way ;  the  priest  and  the  prophet 
have  erred  through  strong  drink,  they  are  swallowed  up  of 
wine,  they  are  out  of  the  way  through  strong  drink ;  they  err 
in  vision,  they  stumble  in  judgment.  Isa.  xxviii.  7. 

S.  His  watchmen  are  blind  :  they  are  all  ignorant,  they 
are  all  dumb  dogs,  they  cannot  bark ;  sleeping,  lying  down, 
loving  to  slumber.  Come  ye,  say  they,  I  will  fetch  wine,  and 
we  will  fill  ourselves  with  strong  drink :  and  to-morrow  shall 
be  as  this  day,  and  much  more  abundant.  Isa.  Ivi.  10,  12. 

T.  Woe  to  them  that  be  at  ease  in  Zion,  that  drink  wine 
in  bowls,  and  anoint  themselves  with  the  chief  ointments ;  but 
thev  are  not  grieved  for  the  affliction  of  Joseph.  Amos  vi.  1,  6. 

S.  For  while  they  be  folden  together  as  thorns,  and  while 
they  are  drunken  as  drunkards,  they  shall  be  devoured  as 
stubble  fully  dry.  Nah.  i.  10. 

T.  Woe  unto  them  that  rise  up  early  in  the  morning, 
that  they  may  follow  strong  drink  ;  that  continue  until  night, 
till  wine  inflame  them  !  And  the  harp,  and  the  viol,  the 
tabret,  and  pipe,  and  wine,  are  in  their  feasts:  but  they 
regard  not  the  work  of  the  Lord,  neither  consider  the  opera- 
tion of  his  hands.  Isa.  v.  11,  12. 

S.  Awake,  ye  drunkards,  and  weep;  and  howl,  all  ye 
drinkers  of  wine,  because  of  the  new  wine ;  for  it  is  cut  off 
from  your  mouth.  Joel  i.  10. 

T.  Woe  unto  him  that  giveth  his  neighbor  drink,  that 
puttest  thy  bottle  to  him,  and  makest  him  drunken  also,  that 
thou  mayest  look  on  their  nakedness.  Ilab.  ii.  15. 

S.  Let  us  walk  honestly,  as  in  the  day :  not  in  rioting  and 
drunkenness,  not  in  chambering  and  wantonness,  not  in  strife 
and  envying ;  but  put  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  make  not 
provision  for  the  flesh,  to  fulfill  the  lusts  thereof.  Rom.  xiii. 
13,  14. 


VAITITY  OP  EIOHES. 


Forty-seventh  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN   184.     L.  M.  HYMN    1S5.     s.  m. 

Quito.  Lisbon. 

LET  not  the  wise  their  wisdom  boast,  THOUGH  late,  I  all  forsake; 
The  mighty  glory  in  their  might;  My  friends,  my  all,  resign  : 

The  rich  in  flatt'ring  riches  trust,  Gracious  Redeemer,  take,  oh  take, 

Which  take  their  everlasting  flight.      And  seal  me  ever  thine. 

The  rush  ofnum'rnns  years  bears  down  Come,  and  possess  me  whole, 
Tlie  most  gigantic  strength  of  man ;      Nor  hence  again  remove ; 

And  where  is  all  his  wisdom  gone  Settle  and  fix  my  wavering  soul 

When, dust, he  turns  to  dust  again?       With  all  thy  weight  of  love. 

One  only  gift  can  justify  My  one  desire  be  this — 

The  boasting  soul  that  knows  his  God;     Thy  only  love  to  know ; 

When  .Tesns  doth  his  blood  apply,  To  seek  and  taste  no  other  bliss — 

I  glory  in  his  sprinkled  blood.  No  other  good  below. 

The  Lord  my  righteousness  I  praise,      My  life,  my  portion  thou ; 

I  triumph  in  the  love  divine ;  [grace,      Thou  all-sufficient  art : 
The  wisdom,  wealth  and  strength  of  My  hope,  my  heavenly  treasure,  now 

In  Christ  to  endless  ages  mine.  Enter  and  keep  my  heart. 

Teacher.  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  O  Lord,  and  thon  art  ex- 
alted as  head  above  all.  Both  riches  and  honor  come  of  thee, 
and  thou  reignest  over  all.  1  Chron.  xxix.  11,  12. 

Scholars.  But  thou  shalt  remember  the  Lord  thy  God :  for 
it  is  he  that  giveth  thee  power  to  get  wealth,  that  he  may 
establish  his  covenant.  Deut.  viii.  18. 

T.  The  Lord  maketh  poor  and  maketh  rich  :  he  bringeth 
low,  and  lifteth  up.  He  raiseth  up  the  poor  out  of  the  dust, 
and  lifteth  up  the  beggar  from  the  dunghill,  to  set  them  among 
princes.  1  Sam.  ii.  7,  8. 

S.  Better  is  a  little  with  righteousness,  than  great  revenues 
without  right.  Prov.  xvi.  8. 

T.     He  that  getteth  riches,  and  not  by  right,  shall  leave 

195 


196  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

tliera  in  the  midst  of  his  days,  and  at  his  end  shall  be  a  fool. 
Jer.  xvii.  11. 

S.  A  little  that  a  righteous  man  hath  is  better  than  the 
riclies  of  many  wicked;  for  the  arms  of  tlie  wicked  shall  be 
broken :  but  the  Lord  upholdeth  the  righteous.  Ps.  xxxvii. 
16,  17. 

T.  The  blessing  of  the  Lord,  it  maketh  rich,  and  he  add- 
eth  no  sorrow  with  it.  Prov.  x.  22. 

S.  Be  not  thou  afraid  when  one  is  made  rich,  when  the 
glory  of  his  house  is  increased ;  for  when  he  dieth  he  shall 
carry  nothing  away :  his  glory  shall  not  descend  after  him. 
Ps.  Ixix.  16,  17. 

T.  A  faithful  man  shall  abound  with  blessings:  but  he 
that  maketh  haste  to  be  rich  shall  not  be  innocent.  Prov, 
xxviii.  20. 

S.  Though  he  heap  up  silver  as  the  dust,  and  prepare,  rai- 
ment as  the  clay ;  he  may  prepare  it,  but  the  just  shall  put  it 
on,  and  the  innocent  shall  divide  the  silver.  Jobxxvii.  16, 17. 

T,  But  they  that  will  be  rich,  fall  into  temptation  and  a 
snare,  and  into  many  foolish  and  hurtful  lusts,  which  drown 
men  in  destruction  and  perdition.  For  the  love  of  money  is 
the  root  of  all  evil :  which  while  some  coveted  after,  they  have 
erred  from  the  faith,  and  pierced  themselves  through  witli 
many  sorrows.  1  Tim.  vi.  9,  10. 

S.  Behold,  these  are  the  ungodly,  who  prosper  in  the 
world;  they  increase  in  riches.  Ps.  Ixxiii.  12. 

T.  Their  silver  and  their  gold  shall  not  be  able  to  deliver 
them  in  the  day  of  the  wrath  of  the  Lord :  they  shall  not  sat- 
isfy their  souls,  neither  fill  their  bowels:  because  it  is  the 
stumbling-block  of  their  iniquity.  Ezek.  vii.  19. 

>S'.  Charge  them  that  are  rich  in  this  world,  that  they  be 
not  high-minded,  nor  trust  in  imcertain  riches,  but  in  the  liv- 
ing God,  who  giveth  us  richly  all  things  to  enjoy.  1  Tim.  vi.  17. 

T.  Labor  not  to  be  rich :  cease  from  thine  own  wisdom. 
Wilt  thou  set  thine  eyes  upon  that  which  is  not?  for  riches 
certainly  make  themselves  wings ;  they  fly  away  as  an  eagle 
toward  heaven.  Prov.  xxiii.  4,  5. 


EUYY. 


Forty-eig-ktli  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN  186.     c.  M.  -  HYxMN  187.     c.  sr. 

Unity.  TalUs. 

LORD,  T  shall  envy  them  no  more       YE  glittering  toj's  of  earth,  adieu! 

Who  grow  profixnely  great;  A  nobler  choice  be  mine  ; 

Though  they  increase   their  golden  A  real  prize  attracts  my  view, 
And  live  in  lordly  state.        [store,      A  treasure  all  divine. 

They  taste  of  all  the  joys  that  grow  Begone,  unworthy  of  my  cares, 
Upon  this  earthly  sod ;  Ye  specious  baits  of  sense  ; 

01  all  the  pleasures  here  below,  I  envy  not,  for  now  appears 
Without  a  thought  of  God.  The  Pearl  of  Price  immense. 

Ye  rich  shall  bow  your  stately  head,  Jesus,  to  multitudes  unknown — 
And  when  your  spirit  flies,  A  name  divinely  sweet! 

There  is  no  angel  near  your  bed  Jesus,  in  thee,  in  thee  aloue. 

To  bear  it  to  the  skies.  Wealth,  honor,  pleasure  meet. 

Go  now  and  boast  of  all  your  stores,  Should  both  the  Indies,  at  my  call. 
And  tell  how  bright  they  shine;  Their  boasted  stores  resign. 

Your  heaps  of  glittering  dusts  are  With  joy  I  would  renounce  them  all 
And  my  Redeemer's  mine,    [yours,      For  leave  to  call  thee  mine. 

Teacher.  Wrath  is  cruel,  and  anger  is  outrageou.s,  but  who 
is  able  to  stand  before  envy  ?  Prov.  xxvii.  4. 

Scholars.  For  wrath  killeth  the  foolish  man,  and  envy 
slayeth  the  silly  one.  Job  v.  2. 

T.  A  sound  heart  is  the  life  of  the  flesh :  but  envy  the  rot- 
tenness of  the  bones.  Prov.  xiv.  30. 

S.  Again,  I  considered  all  travail,  and  every  right  work, 
that  for  this  a  man  is  envied  of  his  neighbor.  This  is  also 
vanity  and  vexation  of  spirit.  Eccles.  iv.  4. 

T.  Fret  not  thyself  because  of  evil  men,  neither  be  thou 
envious  at  the  wicked ;  for  there  .shall  be  no  reward  to  the 
evil  man  ;  the  candle  of  the  wicked  shall  be  put  out.  Prov. 
xxiv.  19,  20. 

17*  197 


198  SABBATH-SCHOOL    MANUAL. 

S.  Lord,  when  thy  hand  is  lifted  up,  they  will  not  see: 
but  they  shall  see,  and  be  ashamed  for  their  envy  at  the  peo- 
ple ;  yea,  the  fire  of  thine  enemies  shall  devour  them.  Isa. 
xxvi.  14. 

jT.  Fret  not  thyself  because  of  evil-doers,  neither  be  thou 
envious  against  the  workers  of  iniquity;  for  they  shall  soon 
be  cut  down  like  the  grass,  and  wither  as  the  gieen  herb.  Ps. 
xxxvii.  1,  2. 

S.  Strive  not  with  a  man  without  a  cause,  if  he  have  done 
thee  no  harm.  Envy  thou  not  the  oppressor,  and  choose  none 
of  his  ways.  Prov.  iii.  30,  31. 

T.  Rest  in  the  Lord,  and  wait  patiently  for  him  :  fret  not 
thyself  because  of  him  who  prospereth  in  his  way,  because  of 
the  man  who  bringeth  wicked  devices  to  pass.  Prov.  xxxvii.  7. 

S.  Let  not  thine  heart  envy  sinners:  but  be  thou  in  the 
fear  of  the  Lord  all  the  day  long ;  for  surely  there  is  an  end  ; 
and  thine  expectation  shall  not  be  cut  ofi'.  Prov.  xxiii. 
17,  18. 

T.  Do  ye  think  that  the  Scripture  saith  in  vain.  The  spirit 
that  dwelleth  in  us  lusteth  to  envy  ?  James  iv.  5. 

S.  For  we  ourselves  also  were  sometimes  foolish,  disobe- 
dient, deceived,  serving  divers  lusts  and  pleasures,  living  in 
malice  and  envy,  hateful  and  hating  one  another.  Tit.  ili.  3. 

T.  But  as  for  me,  my  feet  were  almost  gone ;  my  steps  had 
wellnigh  slipped  ;  for  I  was  envious  at  the  foolish,  when  I 
saw  the  prosperity  of  the  wicked.  Ps.  Ixxxiii.  2,  8, 

*S'.  For,  I  fear,  lest,  when  I  come,  I  shall  not  find  you  such 
as  I  would,  and  that  I  shall  be  found  unto  you  such  us  ye 
would  not:  lest  there  be  debates,  envyings,  wraths,  strifes, 
backbitings,  whisperings,  swellings,  tumults.  2  Cor.  xiii.  20. 

T.  For  ye  are  yet  carnal :  for  whereas  there  is  among  you 
envying,  and  strife,  and  divisions,  are  ye  not  carnal,  and  walk 
as  men  ?  1  Cor.  iii.  3. 

S.  Wherefore,  laying  aside  all  malice,  and  all  guile,  and 
liypocrisies,  and  envies,  and  all  evil  speakings,  as  new-horn 
babes,  desire  the  sincere  milk  of  the  word,  that  ye  may  grow 
thereby.  1  Pet.  ii.  1,  2. 


COVETOUSNESS. 


Forty-eighth  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYMX  188.     c.  ir.  HYMN  189.     c.  m. 

Florence,.  Happiness. 

on  that  the   Lord  would   guide  my  LET  avarice,  from  shore  to  sliore, 

To  keep  his  statutes  still!         [ways     Her  favorite  god  pursue; 
Oh  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace  Thy  word,  0  Lord,  we  value  moi'e 
To  do  his  holy  will!  Than  India  or  Peru. 

Oh  send  thy  Spirit  down  to  write  Here  mines   of  knowledge,  love  and 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart,  Are  opened  to  our  sight ;            [joy 

Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit,  The  purest  gold  without  alloy 

Nor  act  the  liar's  part.  And  gems  divinely  bright. 

From  vanity  tiu'n  off  my  eyes  ;  The  counsels  of  redeeming  grace 
Let  no  corrupt  design.  There  sacred  leaves  unfold; 

Nor  covetous  desires  arise  And  here  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Within  this  heart  of  mine.  Our  raptured  eyes  behold. 

Oi'der  my  footsteps  by  thy  word,  Here  light  descending  from  above 

And  make  my  heart  sincere ;  Directs  our  doubtful  feet ; 

Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord,  Here  promises  of  heavenly  love 

But  keep  my  conscience  clear.  Our  ardent  wishes  meet. 

Teacher.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house,  thou 
shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  man-servant,  nor 
]iis  maid-servant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  anything  that  is 
thy  neighbor's.  Ex.  xx.  17. 

Scholars.  Incline  my  heart  unto  thy  testimonies,  and  not 
to  covetousness.  Turn  away  mine  eyes  from  beholding  van- 
ity :  and  quicken  thou  me  in  thy  way.  Ps.  cxix.  36,  37. 

T.  Take  heed,  and  beware  of  covetousness :  for  a  man's 
life  consisteth  not  in  the  abundance  of  the  things  which  he 
possesseth.  Luke  xii.  15. 

S.  Woe  to  them  that  devise  iniquity,  and  work  evil  upon 
their  beds  !  when  the  morning  is  light  tliey  practice  it,  because 
it  is  in  the  power  of  their  hand.     And  they  covet  fields,  and 

199 


200  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

take  tliem  by  violence ;  and  houses,  and  take  them  away :  so 
they  oppress  a  man  and  his  house,  even  a  man  and  his  heri- 
tage. Mic.  ii.  1,  2. 

T.  And  they  come  unto  thee  as  the  people  coraeth,  and 
they  sit  before  thee  as  my  people,  and  they  hear  thy  words, 
but  they  will  not  do  them :  for  with  their  mouth  they  show 
much  love,  but  their  heart  goeth  after  their  covetousness. 
Ezek.  xxxiii.  31. 

S.  Therefore  will  I  give  their  wives  unto  others,  and  their 
fields  to  them  that  shall  inherit  them :  for  every  one  from  the 
least  even  unto  the  greatest  is  given  to  covetousness,  from  the 
prophet  even  unto  the  priest,  every  one  dealeth  falsely.  Jer. 
viii.  10. 

T.  The  prince  that  wanteth  understanding  is  also  a  great 
oppressor :  but  he  that  hateth  covetousness  shall  prolong  his 
days.  Prov.  xxviii.  16. 

S.  Woe  to  him  that  coveteth  an  evil  covetousness  to  his 
house,  that  he  may  set  his  nest  on  high,  that  he  may  be  deliv- 
ered from  the  power  of  evil !  Hab.  ii.  9. 

T.  For  the  wicked  boasteth  of  his  heart's  desire,  and 
blesseth  the  covetous,  whom  the  Lord  abhorreth.  Ps.  x.  3. 

S.  Know  ye  not  that  the  unrighteous  shall  not  inherit  the 
kingdom  of  God  ?  Be  not  deceived  ;  neither  fornicators,  nor 
idolaters,  nor  thieves,  nor  covetous,  nor  drunkards,  nor  re- 
vilers,  nor  extortioners,  shall  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God. 
1  Cor.  vi.  9,  10. 

T.  Mortify  therefore  your  members  which  are  upon  the 
earth  :  fornication,  uncleanness,  inordinate  affection,  evil  con- 
cupiscence, and  covetousness,  which  is  idolatry.  Col.  iii.  5. 

S.  But  fornication,  and  all  uncleanness,  or  covetousness,  let 
it  not  be  once  named  among  you,  asbecometh  saints.  Eph.  v.  3. 

T.  Let  your  conversation  be  without  covetousness  ;  and  be 
content  with  such  things  as  ye  have :  for  lie  hath  said,  I  will 
never  leave  thee,  nor  forsake  thee.  Pleb.  xiii.  5. 

aS^.  For  we  brouglit  nothing  into  this  world,  and  it  is  cer- 
tain we  can  carry  nothing  out.  And  having  food  and  raiment, 
let  us  be  therewith  content.  1  Tim.  vi.  7,  8. 


HYPOOEISY. 


Forty-ninth  Sunday  in  tlie  Year.    Morning. 


HYMN  190.    c.  M. 

Plymouth. 
GOD  is  a  Spirit,  just  and  wise; 

He  sees  our  iuniost  niiud ; 
In  vain  to  heaven  we  raise  our  cries 

And  ieave  our  souls  behind. 

Nothing  but  truth  before  his  throne 

AVith  honor  can  appear; 
The  painted  hypocrites  are  known 

Through  the  disguise  they  wear. 

Their  lifted  eyes  salute  the  skies, 
Their  bended  knees  the  ground; 

But  God  abhors  the  sacrifice 
Where  not  the  heart  is  found. 


HYMN  191.     c.  M. 

Downs. 

WHEN  Christ  to  judgment  shall  de- 

And  saints  surround  the  Lord ;  [scend, 

He  calls  the  nations  to  attend 

And  hear  his  awful  word. 

Not  for  the  want  of  bullocks  slain 

Will  I  the  world  reprove ; 
Altars  and  rites  and  forms  are  vain 

Without  the  fire  of  love. 

And  what  have  hypocrites  to  do, 

To  bring  their  sacrifice? 
They  call  my  statntes  just  and  true, 

But  deal  in  theft  and  lies. 


Lord,  search  my  thoughts  and  try  my  Consider,  ye  that  slight  the  Lord, 
And  make  my  soul  sincere;  [ways,     Before  his  wrath  appear; 

Then  shall  I  stand  before  thy  face,      If  once  yon  fall  beneath  his  sword, 
And  find  acceptance  there.  There's  no  deliverer  there. 

Teacher.  For  wliat  is  the  hope  of  the  hypocrite,  though  he 
hath  gained,  when  God  taketh  away  his  soul  ?  will  God  hear 
his  cry  when  trouble  cometh  upon  him?  will  he  delight  him- 
self in  the  Almighty?  will  he  always  call  upon  God?  Job 
xxvii.  8,  9,  10. 

Scholars.  But  the  hypocrites  in  heart  heap  up  wrath  :  they 
cry  not  when  he  bindeth  them.  Job  xxvi.  13. 

T.  There  is  a  generation  that  are  pure  in  their  own  eyes, 
and  yet  is  not  washed  from  their  filthiness,  Prov.  xxx.  12. 

S.  He  also  shall  be  my  salvation:  for  an  hypocrite  shall 
not  come  before  him.  Hear  diligently  my  speech,  and  my 
declaration  with  your  ears.  Job  xiii.  16,  17. 

T.     For  the  congregation  of  hypocrites  shall  be  desolate, 

201 


202  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

and  fire  shall  consume  the  tabernacles  of  bribery;  they  con- 
ceive miscliief,  and  bring  forth  vanily,  and  their  belly  pre- 
pareth  deceit.  Job  xv.  34,  35. 

S.  Knowest  thou  not  this  of  old,  since  man  was  placed 
upon  earth,  that  the  triumphing  of  the  wicked  is  short,  and 
the  joy  of  the  hypocrite  but  for  a  moment  ?  Job  xx.  4,  5. 

T.  Though  his  excellency  mount  up  to  the  heavens,  and  his 
liead  reach  unto  the  clouds :  yet  he  shall  perish  for  ever ;  they 
vi^hich  have  seen  him  shall  say.  Where  is  he?  Job  xx.  6,  7. 

S.  So  are  the  paths  of  all  that  forget  God ;  and  the  hypo- 
crite's hope  shall  perish  ;  whose  hope  shall  be  cut  off,  and 
whose  trust  shall  be  a  spider's  web ;  he  shall  lean  upon  his 
house,  but  it  shall  not  stand :  he  shall  hold  it  fast,  but  it  shall 
not  endure.  Job  viii.  13. 

T.  And  they  come  unto  thee  as  the  people  cometh,  and 
they  sit  before  thee  as  my  people,  and  they  hear  thy  words, 
but  they  will  not  do  them :  for  with  their  mouth  they  show 
much  love,  but  their  heart  goeth  after  their  covetousness. 
Ezek.  xxxiii.  31. 

S.  This  people  draw  near  me  with  their  mouth,  and  with 
tlieir  lips  do  honor  me,  but  have  removed  their  heart  far 
from  me,  and  their  fear  toward  me  is  taught  by  the  precept 
of  men.  Isa.  xxix.  13. 

T.  The  sinners  in  Zion  are  afraid;  fearfulness  hath  sur- 
prised the  hypocrites.  Who  among  us  shall  dwell  with  the 
devouring  fire?  who  among  us  shall  dwell  with  everlasting 
burnings?  Isa.  xxxiii.  14. 

S.  And  they  have  not  cried  unto  me  with  their  heart, 
when  they  howled  upon  their  beds:  they  assemble  themselves 
for  corn  and  wine,  and  they  rebel  against  me  ;  though  I  have 
bound  and  strengthened  their  arms,  yet  do  they  imagine  mis- 
chief against  me.  They  return,  but  not  to  the  Most  High  : 
they  are  like  a  deceitful  bow.  Hos.  vii.  14-16. 

T.  The  heads  thereof  judge  for  reward,  and  the  priests 
thereof  teach  for  hire,  and  the  prophets  thereof  divine  for 
money :  yet  will  they  lean  upon  the  Lord,  and  say,  Is  not  the 
Lord  among  us?  none  evil  can  come  upon  us.  Mic.  iii.  11. 


SLOTEPULNESS. 


Forty-nintli  Sunday  in  tlie  Year.    Evening. 


HYMN  192.     c.  M. 

Conway. 
MY  drowsy  powers,  why  sleep  ye  so? 

Awake,  my  sluggish  soul: 
Nothing  hath  half  thy  work  to  do, 

Yet  nothing's  half  so  dull. 

Go  to  the  ants !  for  one  poor  grain 
See  how  they  toil  and  strive ; 

Yet  we  who  have  a  heaven  to  obtain, 
How  negligent  we  live ! — 

We,  for  whose  sake  all  nature  stands. 
And  stars  their  courses  move — 

We,  for  whose  guard  the  angel  bands 
Come  flying  from  above — 

We,  for  whom  God  the  Son  came  down. 

And  labor'd  for  our  good; 
How  careless  to  secure  that  crown 

He  purchased  with  his  blood ! 


HYMN  19.3.     p.  M. 
Owen. 
'TIS  the  voice  of  the  sluggard  ; 

1  heard  him  complain. 
You  have  waked  me  too  soon, 
1  must  slumber  again  : 

As  the  door  on  its  hinges, 

So  he  on  his  bed. 
Turns  his  sides  and  his  shoulders 

And  his  heavy  head. 

I  passed  by  his  garden 
And  saw  the  wild  brier 

The  thorn  and  the  thistles 
Grow  broader  and  higher  : 

The  clothes  that  hang  on  him 

Are  turning  to  rags ; 
And  his  money  still  wastes 

'Till  he  starves  or  he  begs. 


Teacher.  The  way  of  the  slothful  man  is  as  an  hedge  of 
thorns :  but  the  way  of  the  righteous  is  made  plain.  Prov. 
XV.  19. 

Scholars.  He  also  that  is  slothful  in  his  work  is  brother  to 
him  that  is  a  great  waster!  Prov.  xviii.  9. 

T.  The  slothful  man  saith,  There  is  a  lion  in  the  way :  a 
lion  is  in  the  streets.  As  the  door  turneth  upon  its  hinges,  so 
doth  the  slothful  upon  his  bed.  Prov.  xxii.  13,  14. 

S.  The  desire  of  the  slothful  killeth  him;  for  his  hands 
refuse  to  labor.  Prov.  xxi.  25. 

T.  A  slothful  man  hideth  his  hand  in  his  bosom,  and  will 
not  so  much  as  bring  it  to  his  mouth  again.  Prov.  xix.  24. 

203 


204  SABBATH-SCHOOL    MANUAL. 

S.  The  hand  of  tlie  diligent  shall  bear  rule :  but  the  sloth- 
ful shall  be  under  tribute.  Prov.  xii.  24. 

T.  I  went  by  the  field  of  the  slothful,  and  by  the  Anneyard 
of  the  man  void  of  understanding ;  and  lo,  it  was  all  grown 
over  with  thorns,  and  nettles  had  covered  the  face  thereof,  and 
the  stone  wall  thereof  was  broken  down.  Then  I  saw,  and 
considered  it  well :  1  looked  upon  it,  and  received  instruction. 
Prov.  xxiv.  30,  31,  32. 

*S'.  Slothfulness  casteth  into  a  deep  sleep;  and  an  idle  soul 
shall  suffer  hunger.  Prov.  xix.  15. 

T.  By  much  slothfulness  the  building  decayeth ;  and 
through  idleness  of  the  hands  the  house  droppeth  through. 
Eccles.  X.  18. 

S.  The  slothful  man  roasteth  not  that  which  he  took  in 
hunting:  but  the  substance  of  a  diligent  man  is  precious. 
Prov.  xii.  27. 

T.  The  sluggard  Avill  not  plough  by  reason  of  the  cold; 
therefore  shall  he  beg  in  harvest,  and  have  nothing.  Prov. 
XX.  4. 

S.  The  soul  of  the  sluggard  desireth,  and  hath  nothing: 
but  the  soul  of  the  diligent  shall  be  made  fat.  Prov.  xiii.  4. 

T.  As  vinegar  to  the  teeth,  and  as  smoke  to  the  eyes,  so  is 
the  sluggard  to  them  that  send  him.  Prov.  v.  26. 

S.  Go  to  the  ant,  thou  sluggard ;  consider  her  ways,  and 
be  wise :  which,  having  no  guide,  overseer,  or  ruler,  provideth 
her  meat  in  the  summer,  and  gathereth  her  food  in  tlie  harvest. 
Prov.  vi.  6-8. 

T.  How  long  wilt  thou  sleep,  O  sluggard?  when  wilt  thou 
arise  out  of  thy  sleep?  Yet  a  little  sleep,  a  little  slumber,  a 
little  folding  of  tlie  hands  to  sleep;  so  shall  thy  poverty  come 
as  one  that  traveleth,  and  thy  want  as  an  armed  man.  Prov. 
vi.  9-11. 

S.  For  the  drunkard  and  the  glutton  shall  come  to  pov- 
erty: and  drowsiness  shall  clothe  a  man  with  rags.  Prov. 
xxiii.  21. 

T.  Love  not  sleep,  lest  thou  come  to  poverty  ;  open  tliine 
eyes,  and  thou  shalt  be  satisfied  with  bread.  Prov.  xx.  13. 


TTlfBELIEr 


Fiftieth  Sunday  in  the  Year.  Morning. 

HYMN  194.     c.  M.  HYMN  195.     l.  m. 

Hammond.  Dudley. 

HOW  sad  our  state  by  nature  is  !  LIFE  and  immortal  joys  are  given 

Our  sin,  how  deep  it  stains !  To  souls  that  mourn  the  sins  they've  done; 

And  Satan  binds  our  captive  souls      Children  of  wrath,  made  heirs  of  heaven 
Fast  in  his  slavish  chains.  By  faith  in  God's  eternal  Son. 

But  there's  a  voice  of  sov'reign  grace  Woe  to  the  wretch  who  never  felt 
Sounds  from  the  sacred  Avord:  The  inward  pangs  of  pious  grief; 

Ho!  ye  despairing  sinners,  come  But  ados  to  all  his  crying  guilt 

And  trust  a  faithful  Lord.  The  stubborn  sin  of  unbelief. 

My  soul  obeys  the  gracious  call,  The  law  condemns  the  rebel  dead  ; 

And  runs  to  its  relief;  Under  the  wrath  of  God  he  lies : 

I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord:  He  seals  the  curse  on  his  own  head, 

Oh  help  my  unbelief!  And  with  a  double  vengeance  dies. 

To  the  blest  fountain  of  thy  blood,  Then  turn  to  God  with  tears  and  shame, 

Incarnate  God,  T  fly  ;  In  penitence  yoiir  sins  confess 

Here  let  me  wash  my  guilty  soul  Believing  on  the  Saviour's  name 

From  crimes  of  deepest  dye.  With  willing  heart  of  righteousness. 

Teacher.  The  Lord  said,  How  long  will  this  people  pro- 
voke rae?  and  how  long  will  it  be  ere  they  believe  me,  for  all 
the  signs  which  I  have  showed  among  them?  Num.  xiv.  11. 

Scholars.  The  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  and  Aaron,  because 
ye  believed  me  not,  to  sanctify  me  in  the  eyes  of  the  children 
of  Israel,  therefore  ye  shall  not  bring  this  congregation  into 
the  land  which  I  have  given  them.  Num.  xx.  12. 

T.  The  children  of  Israel  did  secretly  those  things  that 
were  not  riglit,  against  the  Lord  their  God  ;  they  would  not 
hear,  but  hardened  their  necks,  like  the  neck  of  their  fathers, 
that  did  not  believe  in  the  Lord  their  God.  2  Kings  xvii. 
9,14. 

18  205 


206  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

»S'.  Therefore  the  Lord  was  very  angry  with  Israel ;  and 
the  Lord  rejected  all  the  seed  of  Israel,  and  afflicted  them, 
and  delivered  them  into  the  hand  of  spoilers,  until  he  had 
cast  them  out  of  his  sight.  2  Kings  xvii.  18,  20. 

T.  We  which  have  believed  do  enter  into  rest;  and  they 
to  whom  it  was  first  preached  entered  not  in  because  of  un- 
belief. Heb.  iv.  3,  6. 

S.  Let  us  labor  therefore  to  enter  into  that  rest,  lest 
any  man  fall  after  the  same  example  of  unbelief.  Heb. 
iv.ll. 

T.  Take  heed,  brethren,  lest  there  be  in  any  of  you  an 
evil  heart  of  unbelief,  in  departing  from  the  living  God. 
Heb.  iii.  12. 

S.  We  are  not  of  them  who  draw  back  unto  perdition, 
but  of  them  that  believe  to  the  saving  of  the  soul.  Heb. 
X.  39. 

T.  The  God  of  this  world  hath  blinded  the  minds  of  them 
which  believe  not.  2  Cor.  iv.  4. 

S.  They  received  not  the  love  of  truth,  that  they  might 
be  saved.  2  Thess.  ii.  10. 

T.  For  this  cause  God  shall  send  them  strong  delusion, 
that  they  should  believe  a  lie.  2  Thess.  ii.  11. 

S.  That  they  all  might  be  damned,  who  believed  not  the 
truth;  but  had  pleasure  in  unrighteousness.  2  Thess.  ii.  12. 

T.  Unto  them  that  are  defiled  and  unbelieving,  is  nothing 
pure:  but  even  their  mind  and  conscience  is  defiled.  Tit. 
1.15. 

S.  For  this  people's  heart  is  waxed  gross,  and  their  ears 
are  dull  of  hearing,  and  their  eyes  they  have  closed ;  lest  at 
any  time  they  should  see  with  their  eyes,  and  hear  with  their 
ears,  and  should  understand  with  their  heart,  and  should  be 
converted,  and  I  should  heal  them.  Matt.  xiii.  15. 

T.  He  that  believeth  not,  is  condemned  already;  because 
he  hath  not  believed  in  the  name  of  the  only-begotten  Son  of 
God.  John  iii.  18. 

S.     He  that  believeth  not,  shall  be  damned.  Mark  xvi.  16. 


GOVEENMENT  OF  THE  TOI^GUE. 


Fiftieth   Sunday  in   the  Year.     Evening. 


HYMN  196.    c.  M. 
Mbert. 
THUS  I  resolv'd  before  the  Lord, 
"Now  will  I  watch  ray  tongue, 
Lest  I  let  slip  one  sinful  word, 
Or  do  my  neighbor  wrong." 


HYMN  197.    c.  M. 

Jlanove); 

AND  must  I  be  to  judgment  brought, 

And  answer  in  that  day 
For  every  vain  and  idle  thought, 
And  every  word  I  say  ! 


If  I  am  e'er  constrain'd  to  stay 
With  men  of  lives  profane, 

I"ll  set  a  double  guard  that  day, 
Nor  let  mv  talk  be  vain. 


Yes,  every  secret  of  my  heart 
Shall  shortly  be  made  known 

And  I  receive  my  just  desert 
For  all  that  I  have  done. 


I'll  scarce  allow  my  lips  to  speak         How  careful  then  ought  I  to  live, 
The  pious  thoughts  I  feel,  With  what  religious  fear, 

Lest  scoffers  should  the  occasion  take  Who  such  a  strict  account  must  give 
To  mock  my  holy  zeal.  For  my  behavior  here  ! 


Yet  if  some  proper  hour  appear, 

I'll  not  be  overaw'd, 
But  let  the  scoffing  sinners  hear 

That  I  can  speak  for  God. 


Thou  awful  Judge  of  quick  and  dead. 
The  watchful  power  bestow  : 

So  shall  I  to  my  ways  take  heed — 
To  all  I  speak  or  do. 


Teacher.  The  tongue  is  a  little  member  and  boasteth  great 
things.  It  defileth  tlie  whole  body  and  setteth  on  fire  the 
course  of  nature;  and  it  is  set  on  fire  of  hell.  James  iii.  5,  6. 

Scholars.  It  is  an  unruly  evil,  full  of  deadly  poison.  There- 
with bless  we  God,  even  the  Father,  and  therewith  curse  we 
men,  which  are  made  in  the  similitude  of  God.  James  iii. 
8,9. 

T.  If  any  man  among  you  seem  to  be  religious,  and 
bridleth  not  his  tongue,  but  deceiveth  his  own  heart,  this 
man's  religion  is  vain.  James  i.  26. 

S.  Whoso  keepeth  his  mouth  and  his  tongue,  keepeth  his 
soul  from  troubles.  Prov.  xxi.  23. 

207 


208  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

T.  He  that  keepeth  his  mouth  keepeth  his  life;  but  he 
that  openeth  wide  his  lips  shall  have  destruction.  Prov. 
xiii.  3. 

S.  In  the  multitude  of  words  there  wanteth  not  sin,  but 
he  that  refraineth  his  lips  is  wise.  Prov.  x.  19. 

T.  Every  idle  word  that  men  shall  speak,  they  shall  give 
account  thereof  in  the  day  of  judgment.  Matt.  xii.  36. 

S.  A  tale-bearer  revealeth  secrets ;  but  he  that  is  of  a  faith- 
ful spirit  concealeth  the  matter.  Prov.  xi.  13. 

T.  The  words  of  a  tale-bearer  are  as  wounds;  and 
they  go  down  into  the  innermost  parts  of  the  belly.  Prov. 
xviii.  8. 

S.  Where  there  is  no  tale-bearer,  the  strife  ceaseth  :  but  a 
whisperer  separateth  chief  friends,  Prov.  xxvi.  20 ;  xvi.  28. 

T.     He  that  uttereth  a  slander  is  a  fool.  Prov.  x.  18. 

S.  Whoso  privily  slandereth  his  neighbor,  him  will  I  cut 
off.  Ps.  ci.  5. 

T.  A  man  that  flattereth  his  neighbor,  spreadeth  a  net 
for  his  feet.  Prov.  xxix.  5. 

S.  Meddle  not  with  him  that  flattereth  with  his  lips. 
Prov.  XX.  19. 

T.  He  that  speaketh  flattery  to  his  friends,  even  the  eyes 
of  his  children  shall  fail.  Job  xvii.  5. 

S.  Let  me  not  accept  any  man's  person,  neither  let  me  give 
flattering  titles  unto  man.  Job  xxxii.  21. 

T.  Thou  shalt  not  revile  the  gods,  nor  curse  the  ruler  of 
thy  people.  Ex.  xxii.  28. 

S.  Neither  thieves,  nor  covetous,  nor  drunkards,  nor  re- 
vilers,  nor  extortioners,  shall  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God. 
1  Cor.  vi.  10. 

T.     Keep  not  company  with  a  railer.  1  Cor.  v.  11. 

S.  Love  as  brethren  ;  be  pitiful,  be  courteous,  not  render- 
ing evil  for  evil,  or  railing  for  railing.  1  Pet.  iii.  9. 

T.  Let  no  corrupt  communication  proceed  out  of  your 
mouth,  but  that  which  is  good  to  the  use  of  edifying,  that  it 
may  minister  grace  unto  the  hearers.  Eph.  iv.  29. 


DEATH. 


Fifty-first  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN  198.     c.  M.  HYMN  199.     l.  m. 

Perpetuity.  Malan. 

0  GOD,  our  help  in  ages  past,  WHY  should  we  start,  and  fear  to  die? 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come,  What  tim'rous  worms  we  mortals  are ! 

Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast  Death  is  the  gate  to  endless  joy, 

And  our  eternal  home ! —  And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

A  thousand  ages,  in  thy  sight,  The  pains,  the  groans,  the  dying  strife. 

Are  like  an  evening  gone  ;  Fright  our  approaching  souls  away  ; 

Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  And  we  shrink  back  again  to  life, 

Before  the  rising  sun.  [night      Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream,  Oh  would  my  Lord  his  servant  meet, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away ;  My  soulwould  stretch  herwings  in  haste, 

They  fly,  forgotten,  as  a  dream  Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate, 
Dies  at  the  opening  day.  Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  pass'd. 

The  busy  tribes  of  flesh  and  blood,   Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 
With  all  their  cares  and  fears.  Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are. 

Are  carried  downward  by  the  flood.  When  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head. 
And  lost  in  foll'wing  j'ears.  And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 

Teacher.  Man  that  is  born  of  a  woman  is  of  few  days,  and 
13  full  of  trouble.  He  cometli  forth  like  a  flower,  and  is  cut 
down ;  he  fleeth  also  as  a  shadow,  and  continueth  not.  Job 
xiv.  1,  2. 

Scholars.  As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass,  as  a  flower  of 
the  field,  so  he  flourisheth.  For  the  wind  passeth  over  it,  and 
it  is  gone ;  and  the  place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more.  Ps. 
ciii.  15,  16. 

T.  Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  a  handbreadth ; 
and  mine  age  is  as  nothing  before  thee ;  verily  every  man  at 
his  best  state  is  altogether  vanity.  Ps.  xxxix.  5. 

S.     Is  there  not  an  appointed  time  to  man  upon  earth?  are 
not  his  days  also  like  the  days  of  an  hireling  ?  Job  vii.  1. 
18*  0  209 


210  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

T.  His  days  are  determined :  the  number  of  his  months 
are  with  thee ;  thou  hast  appointed  his  bounds  that  he  cannot 
pass.  Job  xiv.  5. 

S.  God  hath  made  of  one  blood  all  nations  of  the  earth; 
and  hath  determined  the  times,  before  appointed,  and  the 
bounds  of  their  habitation.  Acts  xvii.  26. 

T.  The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore  years  and  ten  ;  and 
if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  fourscore  years,  yet  is  their 
strength  labor  and  sorrow,  for  it  is  soon  cut  oflj  and  we  flee 
away.  Ps.  xc.  10. 

S.  My  days  are  swifter  tlian  a  weaver's  shuttle,  and  are 
spent  without  hope.  Job  vii.  6. 

T.  They  are  passed  away  as  the  swift  ships — as  the  eagle 
that  hasteth  to  the  prey.  Job  ix.  26. 

S.  When  a  few  years  are  come,  then  I  shall  go  the  way 
whence  I  shall  not  return.  Job  xvi.  22. 

T.  For  what  is  your  life?  it  is  even  a  vapor,  that  appear- 
eth  for  a  little  time,  and  then  vanisheth  away.  James  iv.  14. 

S.  Man  dieth,  and  wasteth  away;  yea,  man  giveth  up  the 
ghost,  and  where  is  he  ?  Job  xiv.  10. 

T.  Thou  prevailest  for  ever  against  him,  and  he  passeth  ; 
thou  changest  his  countenance,  and  sendest  him  away.  Job 
xiv.  20. 

S.  One  dieth  in  his  full  strength,  being  wholly  at  ease,  and 
quiet:  his  breasts  are  full  of  milk,  and  his  bones  are  moist- 
ened with  marrow.  Job  xxi.  23,  24. 

T.  And  another  dieth  in  the  bitterness  of  his  soul,  and 
never  eateth  with  pleasure:  they  shall  lie  down  alike  in  the 
dust,  and  the  worms  shall  cover  them.  Job  xxi.  25,  26. 

S.  What  man  is  he  that  liveth,  and  shall  not  see  death? 
Shall  he  deliver  his  soul  from  the  hand  of  the  grave  ?  Ps. 
Ixxxix.  48. 

T.  It  is  appointed  unto  men  oxice  to  die,  but  after  this  the 
judgment.  Ileb.  ix.  27. 

S.  Lord,  make  me  to  know  mine  end,  and  the  measure  of 
my  days,  what  it  is,  that  I  may  know  how  frail  I  am.  Ps. 
xxxix.  4. 


EESUEEEGTIOIT. 


Fifty-first  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 


HYMN  200.     s.  M. 
Buclius. 
IN  expectation  sweet 

We  wait  and  sing  and  pray, 
Till  Christ's  triumphal  car  we  meet, 
And  see  an  endless  day. 


HYMN  201.     c.  jr. 
Shepham. 
WHEN,  rising  from  the  bed  of  death, 

O'erwhehned  with  guilt  and  fear, 
I  view  my  Maker  face  to  face, 
Oh  how  shall  1  appear  ? 


He  comes !  the  Conqu'ror  comes  ;        If  yet,  while  pardon  may  be  found 
Death  falls  beneath  his  sword ;  And  mercj-  maj'  be  sought. 

The  joyful  pris'uers  burst  their  tombs  My  soul  with  inward  horror  shrinks 
And  rise  to  meet  their  Lord.  And  trembles  at  the  thought. 


The  trumpet  sounds — Awake ! 

Ye  dead,  to  judgment  come! 
The  pillars  of  creation  shake, 

"While  hell  receives  her  doom. 


"When  thou,  0  Lord,  shalt  stand  dis- 
In  majesty  severe,  [closed 

And  sit  in  judgn)ent  on  my  soul. 
Oh  how  shall  I  appear  ? 


Thrice  happy  morn  for  those 
Who  love  the  ways  of  peace, 

No  night  of  sorrow  e'er  shall  close. 
Or  shade  their  perfect  bliss. 


Oh  may  my  broken,  contrite  heart 
Timely  my  sins  lament; 

And  early,  with  repentant  tears, 
Eternal  woe  prevent. 


Teacher.     If  a  man  die,  shall  he  live  again?  Job  xiv.  14. 

Scholars.  I  have  hope  toward  God,  that  there  shall  be  a 
resurrection  of  the  dead,  both  of  the  just  and  the  unjust.  Acts 
xxiv.  15. 

T.  Why  should  it  be  thought  a  thing  incredible  with  you, 
that  God  should  raise  the  dead  ?  Acts  xxvi.  8. 

S.  Many  of  them  that  skep  in  the  dust  of  the  earth  shall 
awake,  some  to  everlasting  life  and  some  to  shame  and  ever- 
lasting contempt.  Dan.  xii.  2. 

T.     As  touching  the  resurrection  of  the  dead,  have  ye  not 

2U 


212  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

read,  that  which  was  spoken  unto  you  by  God,  saying,  I  am 
the  God  of  Abraham,  and  the  God  of  Isaac,  and  the  God  of 
Jacob;  God  is  not  tlie  God  of  the  dead,  but  of  the  living. 
Matt.  xxii.  31,  32. 

S.  I  know  that  ray  Redeemer  liveth ;  and  that  he  shall 
stand  at  the  latter  day  upon  the  earth,  and  though  after  my 
skin  worms  destroy  this  body,  yet  in  my  flesh  shall  I  see  God, 
whom  I  shall  see  for  myself,  and  mine  eyes  shall  behold,  and 
not  another,  though  my  reins  be  consumed  within  me.  Job 
xix.  25,  26,  27. 

T.  We  know  that  if  our  earthly  house  of  this  tabernacle 
were  dissolved,  Ave  have  a  building  of  God,  a  house  not  made 
with  hands,  eternal  in  the  heavens.  2  Cor.  v.  1. 

S.  In  this  we  groan,  earnestly  desiring  to  be  clothed  upon, 
with  our  house  which  is  from  heaven.  2  Cor.  v.  2. 

T.  God  hath  both  raised  up  the  Lord,  and  will  also  raise 
up  us  by  his  own  power.  1  Cor.  vi.  14. 

S.  For  as  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in  Christ  shall  all  be 
made  alive.  1  Cor.  xv.  22. 

1\  If  there  be  no  resurrection  of  the  dead,  then  is  Christ 
not  risen ;  and  if  Christ  be  not  risen,  then  is  our  preaching 
vain,  and  your  faith  is  also  vain.  1  Cor.  xv.  13,  14. 

S.  But  now  is  Christ  risen  from  the  dead,  and  become  the 
first  fruits  of  them  that  slept.  1  Cor.  xv.  20. 

T.  He  which  raised  up  the  Lord  Jesus,  shall  raise  up  us 
also  by  Jesus,  and  shall  present  us  with  you.  2  Cor.  iv.  14. 

S.  Some  man  will  say.  How  are  the  dead  raised  up  ?  and 
with  what  body  do  they  come.  1  Cor.  xv.  35. 

T.  It  is  sown  in  dishonor,  it  is  raised  in  glory :  it  is  sown 
in  weakness,  it  is  raised  in  power:  it  is  sown  a  natural  body, 
it  is  raised  a  spiritual  body.  1  Cor.  xv.  43,  44. 

S.  For  this  corruptible  must  put  on  incorruption,  and  this 
mortal  must  put  on  immortality  ;  so  when  this  corruptible 
shall  have  put  on  incorruption,  and  this  mortal  siiall  have 
put  on  immortality,  then  shall  be  brought  to  pass  tlie  saying 
that  is  written,  Death  is  swallowed  up  in  victory.  1  Cor.  xv. 
63.  54. 


JUDGMENT. 


Fifty-second  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN  202.     L.  M.  HYMN  203.     s.  m. 

Wisdom.  Doomsday. 

HE  reigns  —  the   Lord    the    Saviour    BEHOLD!  with  awful  pofiip 
Praise  him  in  evangelic  strains:    [reigns:      The  Judge  prepares  to  come; 
Let  the  whole  earth  in  songs  rejoice ;     The  archangel  sounds  the  dreadful 
And  distant  islands  join  their  voice.         Andwakes  the  gen'ral  doom. [trump 

Deep  are  his  counsels  and  unknown ;      Nature,  in  wild  amaze, 
But  grace  and  truth  support  his  throne :      Her  dissolution  mourns ; 
Though  gloomy  clouds  his  ways    sur-  Blushes  of  blood  the  moon  deface 
Justice  is  their  eternal  ground,  [round      The  sun  to  darkness  turns. 

In  robes  of  judgment,  lo,  he  comes !        The  living  look  with  dread  ; 
Shakes  the  wide  earth  and  cleaves  the      The  frighted  dead  arise, 
Before  him  Imrns  devouring  fire!  [tomb3;Start  from  the  monumental  bed 
The  mountains  melt,  the  seas  retire !  And  lift  their  ghastly  eyes.    " 

His  enemies  with  sore  dismay,  Horrors  all  hearts  appall ; 

Fly  from  the  sight  and  shun  the  day :  They  quake,  they  shriek,  they  cry ; 
Then  lift  your  heads,  ye  saints  on  high,Bid  rocks  and  mountains  on  them 
And  sing,  for  your  redemption's  nigh.        But  rocks  and  mountains  fly.  [fall, 

Teacher.  It  is  appointed  unto  men  once  to  die,  but  after 
this  the  judgment.  Heb.  ix.  27. 

Scholars.  Every  one  of  us  shall  give  account  of  himself  to 
God.  Kom.  xiv.  12. 

T.  God  shall  judge  the  righteous  and  the  wicked.  Eccles. 
iii.  17. 

S.  I  saw  a  great  white  throne,  and  Him  that  sat  on  it,  from 
whose  face  the  earth  and  the  heaven  fled  away,  and  there  was 
found  no  place  for  them.  Rev.  xx.  11. 

T.  And  I  saw  the  dead,  small  and  great,  stand  before  God ; 
and  the  books  were  opened;  and  another  book  was  opened, 
which  is  the  book  of  life;  and  the  dead  were  judged  out  of 
those  things  which  were  written  in  the  books,  according  to 
their  works.  Eev.  xx.  12. 

213 


214  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

S.  Rejoice,  O  young  man,  in  thy  youth,  and  let  thy  heart 
cheer  thee  in  the  days  of  thy  youth,  and  walk  in  the  ways 
of  thine  heart,  and  in  the  sight  of  thine  eyes ;  but  know  thou 
that  for  all  these  things  God  will  bring  thee  into  judgment. 
Eccles.  xi.  9. 

T.  For  God  shall  bring  every  work  into  judgment,  with 
every  secret  thing,  whether  it  be  good,  or  whether  it  be  evil, 
Eccles.  xii.  14. 

S.  Every  idle  word  that  men  shall  speak,  they  shall  give 
account  thereof  in  the  day  of  judgment.  Matt.  xii.  36. 

T.  In  the  day  when  God  shall  judge  the  secrets  of  men 
by  Jesus  Christ.  Rom.  ii.  16. 

*S'.  The  day  of  the  Lord  so  cometh  as  a  thief  in  the  night. 
1  Thess.  V.  2. 

T.  The  sun  shall  be  darkened,  and  the  moon  shall  not 
give  her  light ;  and  the  stars  of  heaven  shall  fall ;  and  the 
powers  that  are  in  heaven  shall  be  shaken.  Mark  xiii.  24,  25. 

S.  And  then  shall  they  see  the  Son  of  man  coming  in  the 
clouds  with  great  pomp  and  glory.  Mark  xiii.  26. 

T.  Who  shall  give  account  to  Him  that  is  ready  to  judge 
the  quick  and  the  dead.  1  Pet.  iv.  5. 

^S*.  The  Lord  Jesus  Christ  shall  judge  the  quick  and  the 
dead  at  his  appearing.  2  Tim.  iv.  1. 

T.  But  of  that  day  and  that  hour  knoweth  no  man,  no, 
not  the  angels  which  are  in  heaven.  Mark  xiii.  32. 

aS'.  The  times  of  this  ignorance  God  winked  at ;  but  now 
commandeth  all  men  everywhere  to  repent,  because  he  halh 
appointed  a  day,  in  the  which  he  will  judge  the  world  in 
righteousness,  by  that  man  whom  he  hath  ordained.  Acts 
xvii.  30,  31. 

T.  The  end  of  all  things  is  at  hand,  be  ye  therefore  sober, 
and  watch  unto  prayer.  1  Pet.  iv.  7. 

S.  Let  us  not  sleep  as  do  others ;  but  let  us  watch  and  be 
sober.  For  they  that  sleep,  sleep  in  the  night ;  and  they  that 
be  drunken,  are  drunken  in  the  night;  but  let  us,  who  are  of 
the  day,  be  sober.  1  Thess.  v.  6,  7. 


HAPPIIJESS  OP  THE  EIGHTEOUS. 

Fifty-second  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYMN  204.     p.  M.  HYMN  205.     c.  >f. 

Haftpy  Land.  Varina. 

THERE  is  a  happy  land,  for,  far  away,  THERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

Where  saints  in  glory  stand.  Where  saints  immortal  reign; 

Bright,  bright  as  day  ;  Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 

Oh  how  they  sweetly  sing —  And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

Worthy  is  our  Saviour  King ; 
Loud  let  his  praises  ring  for  evermore.  Th-ere  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-with'ring  flowers; 
Come  to  this  happy  land,  come,  come  Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 

Why  will  ye  doubting  stand?  [away ;    This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 
Why  still  delay? 

Oh  we  shall  happy  be.  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 

When  from  sin  and  sorrow  free,  [more.  Stand  dress'd  in  living  green  ; 
Lord, we  shall  live  with  thee,blest  ever-  So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  roll'd  between. 
Bright  in  that  happy  land  beams  every 

Kept  by  a  Father's  hand,  [eye ;  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 
Love  cannot  die.  And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 

Oh  then  to  glory  run  ;  Not  Jordan's  stream  nor  death's  cold 

Be  a  crown  and  kingdom  won,  flood 

And  bright  above  the  sun  reign  evermore.  Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

Teacher.  Godliness  is  profitable  unto  all  things,  having 
promise  of  the  life  that  now  is,  and  of  that  which  is  to  come. 
1  Tim.  iv.  8. 

Scholars.  Blessed  are  they  that  do  his  commandments, 
that  they  may  have  right  to  the  tree  of  life,  and  may  enter  in 
through  the  gates  unto  the  city.  Eev.  xxii.  14. 

T.  Lay  up  for  yourselves  treasures  in  heaven,  where 
neither  moth  nor  rust  doth  corrupt ;  and  where  thieves  do 
not  break  through,  nor  steal.  Matt.  vi.  20. 

aS*.  He  hath  begotten  us  again  unto  a  lively  hope,  by  the 
resurrection  of  Jesus  Christ  from  the  dead,  to  an  inheritance 

215 


216  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 

incorruptible  and  undefiled,  and  that  fadetli  not  away,  re- 
served in  heaven  for  you.  1  Pet.  3,  4. 

T.  Eye  hath  not  seen,  nor  ear  heard,  neither  have  entered 
into  the  heart  of  man  the  things  which  God  hath  prepared 
for  them  that  love  him.  1  Cor.  ii.  9. 

S.  We,  according  to  his  promise,  look  for  new  heavens, 
and  a  new  earth,  wherein  dwelleth  righteousness.  2  Pet.  iii.  13. 

T.  The  Lord  God  Almighty  and  the  Lamb  are  the  temple 
of  it ;  the  glory  of  God  did  lighten  it ;  and  the  Lamb  is  the 
light  thereof.  Eev.  xxi.  22,  23. 

S.  And  they  shall  see  his  face,  and  his  name  shall  be  in 
their  foreheads  :  the  Lord  God  giveth  them  light :  and  they 
shall  reign  for  ever  and  ever.  Eev.  xxii.  4,  5. 

T.  To  him  that  overcometh  will  I  grant  to  sit  with  me  in 
my  throne,  even  as  I  also  overcame,  and  am  set  down  with 
my  Father  in  his  throne.  Rev.  iii.  21. 

S.  They  are  before  the  throne  of  God ;  and  serve  him  day 
and  night  in  his  temple ;  and  he  that  sitteth  on  the  throne 
shall  dwell  among  them.  Eev.  vii.  15. 

T.  These  are  they  which  follow  the  Lamb  whithersoever 
he  goeth  :  these  were  redeemed  from  among  men  ;  being  the 
lirst-fruits  unto  God  and  to  the  Lamb.  Eev.  xiv.  4. 

S.  Thou  wilt  show  me  the  path  of  life :  in  thy  presence 
is  fullness  of  joy :  at  thy  right  hand  there  are  pleasures  for 
evermore.  Ps.  xvi.  11. 

T.  The  sun  shall  be  no  more  thy  light  by  day,  neither  for 
brightness  shall  the  moon  give  light  unto  thee ;  but  the  Lord 
shall  be  unto  thee  an  everlasting  light,  and  thy  God  thy  glory. 
Isa.  Ix.  19. 

S.  The  inhabitants  shall  not  say,  I  am  sick ;  the  people 
that  dwell  therein  shall  be  forgiven  their  iniquity.  Isa. 
xxxiii.  24. 

T.  They  shall  hunger  no  more,  neither  thirst  any  more : 
neither  shall  the  sun  light  on  them,  nor  any  heat.  Eev.  vii.  16. 

S.  For  the  Lamb  which  is  in  the  midst  of  the  throne  shall 
feed  them,  and  shall  lead  them  unto  living  fountains  of  water; 
and  God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears  from  their  eyes.  Eev.  vii.  17. 


MISEET  or  THE  WICKED. 


Fifty-third  Sunday  in  tlie  Year.    Morning. 

HYMN  206.     c.  m.  HYMN  207.    s.  m. 

Fe.ar.  Murdoch. 

TERRIBLE  thought!  shall  I  alone,  THERE  is  beyond  the  sky 

Who  may  be  saved,  shall  I,  A  heaven  of  joy  and  love ; 

Of  all  alas!  whom  I  have  known,  And  holy  children,  when  they  die, 
Through  sin  for  ever  die  ?  Go  to  that  world  above. 

While  all  my  old  companions  dear.  There  is  a  dreadful  hell 

With  whom  I  once  did  live.  And  everlasting  pains; 

Joyful  at  God's  right  hand  appear.  There  sinners  must  with  devils  dwell, 

A  blessing  to  receive;  In  darkness,  fire  and  chains. 

Shall  I,  amidst  a  ghastly  band,  Can  such  a  child  as  I 

Dragg'd  to  the  judgment-seat,  Escape  this  awful  end? 

Far  on  the  left  with  horror  stand,  And  may  I  hope,  whene'er  I  die, 

My  fearful  doom  to  meet?  I  shall  to  heaven  ascend? 

Ah  no !  I  still  may  turn  and  live,  Then  will  I  read  and  pray. 
For  still  his  wrath  delays;  While  I  have  life  and  breath; 

He  now  vouchsafes  a  kind  reprieve,  Lest  I  should  be  cut  off  to-day. 
And  offers  me  his  grace.  And  sent  to  eternal  death. 

Teacher.  The  wicked  shall  be  turned  into  hell,  and  all  the 
nations  that  forget  God.  Ps.  ix.  17. 

Scholars.  Where  their  worm  dieth  not,  and  the  fire  is  not 
quenched.  Mark  ix.  48. 

T.  For  God  spared  not  the  angels  that  sinned,  but  cast 
them  down  to  hell,  and  delivered  them  into  chains  of  dark- 
ness, to  be  reserved  unto  judgment.  2  Pet.  ii.  4. 

S.  Behold,  the  day  cometh  that  shall  burn  as  an  oven ; 
and  all  the  proud,  yea,  and  all  that  do  wickedly,  shall  be 
stubble  ;  and  the  day  that  cometh  shall  burn  them  up,  saith 
the  Lord  of  hosts.  Mai.  iv.  1. 

T.  The  day  of  the  Lord  so  cometh  as  a  thief  in  the  night; 
19  217 


218  SABBATH-SCHOOL    MANUAL. 

for  when  they  shall  say,  Peace  and  safety,  then  sudden  de- 
struction cometh  upon  them.  1  Thess.  v.  2,  3. 

S.  The  Son  of  man  shall  send  forth  his  angels,  and  they 
shall  gather  out  of  his  kingdom  all  things  that  offend  and 
them  which  do  iniquity.  Matt.  xiii.  41. 

T.  And  shall  cast  them  into  a  furnace  of  fire:  there  shall 
be  wailing  and  gnashing  of  teeth.  Matt.  xiii.  42. 

S.  He  shall  say  to  them  on  the  left  hand,  Depart  from 
me,  ye  cursed,  into  everlasting  fire,  prepared  for  the  devil  and 
his  angels.  Matt.  xxv.  41. 

T.  For  I  was  a-hungered,  and  ye  gave  me  no  meat;  I  was 
thirsty,  and  ye  gave  me  no  drink ;  1  was  a  stranger,  and  ye 
took  me  not  in ;  naked,  and  ye  clothed  me  not ;  sick  and  in 
prison,  and  ye  visited  me  not.  Matt.  xxv.  42,  43. 

S.  Inasmuch  as  ye  did  it  not  to  one  of  the  least  of  these, 
ye  did  it  not  to  me ;  and  these  shall  go  away  into  everlasting 
punishment.  Matt.  xxv.  45,  46. 

T.  The  Lord  Jesus  shall  be  revealed  from  heaven,  with 
his  mighty  angels,  in  flaming  fire,  taking  vengeance  on  them 
that  know  not  God,  and  that  obey  not  the  gospel  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ.     2  Thess.  i.  7,  8. 

S.  Who  shall  be  punished  with  everlasting  destruction 
from  the  presence  of  the  Lord,  and  from  the  glory  of  his 
power.  2  Thess.  i.  9. 

T.  Behold,  the  Lord  will  come  with  fire,  and  with  his 
chariots,  like  a  whirlwind,  to  render  his  anger  with  fury, 
and  his  rebuke  with  flames  of  fire.  Lsa.  Ixvi.  15. 

S.  It  is  a  fearful  thing  to  fall  into  the  hands  of  the  living 
God.  Heb.  x.  31. 

T.  Seek  the  Lord,  and  ye  shall  live ;  lest  he  break  out 
like  fire,  and  devour,  and  there  be  none  to  quench  it.  Amos 
V.  6. 

«S'.     For  our  God  is  a  consuming  fire.  Heb.  xii.  29. 

T.  Woe  unto  the  wicked  !  it  shall  be  ill  with  him:  for  the 
reward  of  his  hands  shall  be  given  him.  lsa.  iii.  11. 

S.  Woe  unto  tlieir  soul !  for  they  have  rewarded  evil  unto 
themselves.  lsa.  iii.  9. 


ASOEIPTIOJT  OP  PEAISES  TO  GOD. 

Fifty-third  Sunday  in  the  Year.    Evening. 

HYxMN  20S.     c.  M.  HYMN  209.     l.  m. 

Piefi).  Hamner. 

I'RATSR   ye  the  Lord,  ye  immortal  OH  praise  the  Lord  iu  that  blest  place 

That  fill  the  worlds  above  ;    [choirs    From  whence  his  bounty  freely  flows; 
Praise  him  who  form'd  you  of  his  fires  Praise  him  in  heaven,where  he  his  face 
And  feeds  you  with  his  love.  Unveiled  in  perfect  glorj'  shows. 

Shine  to  his  praise,  ye  crystal  skies,    Praise  him  for  all  the  mighty  acts 
The  floor  of  his  abode,  Which  he  in  our  behalf  has  done  ; 

Or  veil  in  shades  your  thousand  eyes  His  kindness  this  retiirn  exacts,  [run. 
Before  your  brighter  God.  With  which  our  praise  should  equal 

Thou  restless  globe  of  golden  light,  To  the  shrill  trumpet's  warlike  voice 

Whose  beams  create  our  days,  Let  rocks  and  hills  his  praise  resound; 

Join  with  the  silver  queen  of  light,  Praise  him  with  harp's  melodious  noise 

To  own  your  borrow'd  rays.  And  gentle  psaltery's  silver  sound. 

Thunder  and  hail,  and  fire  and  storms,  Let  them  who  joyful  hymns  compose 
The  troops  of  his  command,  To  cymbals  set  their  songs  of  praise: 

Appear  in  all  your  dreadful  forms        To  well-tuned  cymbals  and  to  those 
And  speak  his  awful  hand.  That  loudly  sound  on  solemn  days. 

Shout  to  the  Lord,  ye  surging  seas.    '  Let  all  that  vital  breath  enjoy, 
In  your  eternal  roar ;  The  breath  he  does  to  them  afford 

Let  wave  to  wave  resound  his  praise    In  just  return  of  praise  employ: 
And  shore  reply  to  shore.  Let  every  creature  praise  the  Lord. 

Teacher.     Praise  ye  the  Lord.    Praise  ye  the  Lord  from  the 
heavens :  praise  him  in  the  heights.  Ps.  cxlviii.  1. 

Scholars.     Praise  ye  him,  all  his  angels :  praise  ye  him,  all 
his  hosts.  Ps.  cxlviii,  2. 

T.     Praise  ye  him,  sun  and  moon  :  praise  him,  all  ye  stars 
of  light.  Ps.  cxlviii.  3. 

S.     Praise  him,  ye  heaven  of  heavens,  and  ye  waters  that 
be  above  the  heavens.  Ps.  cxlviii.  4. 

T.     Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord:  for  he  com- 
manded, and  they  were  created.  Ps.  cxlviii.  5. 

aS".     He  hath  also  established  them  for  ever  and  ever:  he 
hath  made  a  decree  which  shall  not  pass.  Ps,  cxlviii.  6. 

219 


220  SABBATH-SCHOOL    MANUAL. 

T.  Praise  the  Lord  from  the  earth,  ye  dragons  and  all 
deeps.  Ps.  cxlviii.  7. 

S.  Fire  and  hail,  snow  and  vapor,  stormy  wind  fulfilling 
his  word.  Ps.  cxlviii.  8. 

T.  Mountains  and  hills;  fruitful  trees,  and  all  cedars. 
Ps.  cxlviii.  9. 

S.  Beasts  and  all  cattle ;  creeping  things  and  flying  fowls. 
Ps.  cxlviii.  10. 

T.  Kings  of  the  earth  and  all  people,  princes  and  all  judges 
of  the  earth.  Ps.  cxlviii.  11. 

>S'.  Both  young  men  and  maidens,  old  men  and  children. 
Ps.  cxlviii.  12. 

T.  Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord,  for  his  name 
alone  is  excellent ;  his  glory  is  above  the  earth  and  heaven. 
Ps.  cxlviii.  13. 

S.  He  also  exalteth  the  horn  of  his  people,  the  praise  of 
all  his  saints:  even  of  the  children  of  Israel,  a  people  near 
unto  him.     Praise  ye  the  Lord.  Ps.  cxlviii.  14. 

T.  Praise  ye  the  name  of  the  Lord ;  praise  him,  O  ye 
servants  of  the  Lord.  Ps.  cxxxv.  1. 

-S'.  Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  in  the  courts 
of  the  house  of  our  God.  Ps.  cxxxv.  2. 

T.  Praise  the  Lord,  for  the  Lord  is  good :  sing  praises 
unto  his  name,  for  it  is  pleasant.  Ps.  cxxxv.  3. 

8.  Praise  ye  the  Lord.  Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul.  Ps. 
cxlvi.  1. 

T.  Praise  ye  the  Lord.  Praise  God  in  his  sanctuary : 
praise  him  in  the  firmament  of  his  power.  Ps.  cl.  1. 

S.  Praise  him  for  his  mighty  acts:  praise  him  according 
to  his  excellent  greatness.  Ps.  cl.  2. 

T.  Praise  him  with  the  sound  of  the  trumpet :  praise  him 
with  the  psaltery  and  harp.  Ps,  cl.  3. 

S.  Praise  him  with  the  timbrel  and  dance:  praise  him 
wiih  stringed  instruments  and  organs.  Ps.  cl.  4. 

T.  Praise  him  upon  the  loud  cymbals :  praise  him  upon 
the  high-sounding  cymbals.  Ps.  cl.  5. 

S.  Let  everything  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord.  Ps.  cl.  6. 


MOENING   PRAYER.  221 


MOHJSIXG  ritAYJSIt. 


O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  tliere  is  no  God  beside  thee.  We 
adore  thee  as  tlie  one  true  God.  Thou  art  the  God,  even 
thou  alone,  of  all  the  kingdoms  of  the  earth ;  for  thou  hast 
made  the  heavens  and  the  earth,  and  the  inhabitants  thereof. 

Our  Father  and  God,  we  thank  thee  for  our  creation  and 
preservation :  it  is  in  thee  we  live,  and  move,  and  have  our 
being.  We  bless  thee  that  thou  hast  made  us  in  thine  own 
image,  with  faculties  capable,  in  some  degree,  of  appreciating 
thv  power  and  loving  thine  excellence.  Inspire  our  hearts 
with  gratitude  for  the  opportunities  which  we  enjoy  of  ac- 
quiring an  education.  Grant  that  while  the  young  before 
thee  are  gaining  that  knowledge  which  will  fit  them  for  use- 
fulness in  the  world,  they  may  obtain  that  higher  and  better 
knowledge  which  maketh  wise  unto  salvation  and  shall  fit 
them  for  eternity.  Bless  them  in  their  studies:  may  the 
truths  tliey  learn  elevate  their  minds  to  the  great  source  of 
all  power  and  goodness ;  from  the  contemplation  of  the  created 
may  they  rise  to  the  Creator,  and  come  to  know  thee,  the  only 
true  God,  and  Jesus  Christ  whom  thou  hast  sent. 

Bless,  we  beseech  thee,  the  labors  of  the  superintendents 
and  teachers  of  this  school ;  draw  the  hearts  of  the  young  to 
thee  by  the  cords  of  thy  love,  and  grant  that  this  school  may 
be  a  nursery  of  the  Church,  in  which  there  will  be  many 
plants  that  the  hand  of  our  heavenly  Father  hath  planted. 

Bless  this  day  the  exercises  of  the  sanctuary  ;  send  forth  thy 
light  and  truth  until  the  regions  that  sit  in  darkness  receive 
the  Gospel  of  the  Son  of  God,  and  righteousness  covers  the 
earth  as  the  waters  do  tlie  great  deep.     Amen  ! 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be  thy  name ; 
thy  kingdom  come;  thy  will  be  done  on  earth  as  it  is  in 
heaven ;  give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ;  and  forgive  us 
our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us; 
and  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us  from  evil ;  for 
thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever. 
Amen, 
ly  * 


222  SABBATH-SCHOOL   MANUAL. 


MORNING  PHATER. 

Great  and  glorious  Jehovah,  author  and  end  of  all  things, 
we  adore  thee  as  the  Lord  of  the  Sabbath.  We  praise  and 
give  thanks  unto  thine  excellent  name,  that  thou  didst  insti- 
tute and  hallow  a  day  of  rest,  in  which,  relieved  from  worldly 
toil  and  care,  we  may  hold  sweet  communion  with  thee  and 
Avith  the  Holy  Spirit, 

We  bless  thee  for  the  return  of  its  sacred  light,  and  for  the 
health  and  strength  with  which  thou  hast  favored  us  to  en- 
gage in  its  religious  duties.  Inspire  our  hearts,  we  beseech 
thee,  that  we  may  be  in  the  spirit  upon  thine  own  day,  and 
that  we  may  consecrate  its  hours  unreservedly  to  thee.  This 
is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made ;  we  will  rejoice  and  be 
glad  in  it.  Oh  come,  and  let  us  worship,  and  bow  down  be- 
fore the  Lord  our  Maker;  for  he  is  our  God,  and  we  are  the 
people  of  his  pasture  and  the  sheep  of  his  hand.  Let  us 
come  before  his  presence  with  thanksgiving,  and  enter  his 
courts  with  praise. 

Lord  of  the  Sabbath,  be  with  us  this  day  in  our  school ; 
sanctify  to  the  young  the  instructions  we  give  them;  and 
afterward  go  with  us  to  the  temple  of  thine  earthly  abode, 
and  bless  us  in  all  the  exercises  of  the  sanctuary  while  we 
are  waiting  before  thee.  When  we  sing  thy  praises,  inspire 
our  hearts,  we  beseech  thee,  that  we  may  sing  with  the  spirit 
and  with  the  understanding,  making  melody  in  our  hearts  to 
God.  When  we  pray,  forbid  that  we  should  draw  nigh  to 
thee  with  our  lips  while  our  hearts  are  far  from  thee ;  but 
give  us,  we  entreat  thee,  the  spirit  of  prayer  and  nearness  of 
access  unto  thee  by  faith,  that  we  may  worship  thee  in  the 
beauty  of  holiness,  and  that  answers  of  peace  may  come  to 
our  waiting  souls.  And  while  we  attend  to  the  ministration 
of  thy  word,  may  we  listen  to  the  truths  of  the  gospel  with 
attentive  ears  and  willing  minds,  that  we  may  leceive  them 
into  our  hearts  and  practice  them  in  our  lives.  And  at  last 
.save  us,  for  Christ's  sake. 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  hallowed,  etc. 


EVENING   PRAYER.  223 


EVENING  PRATER. 


Infinitely  great  and  glorious  Jehovah,  God  of  grace  and 
salvation,  we  draw  nigh  to  thy  throne  of  mercy  toward  the 
close  of  the  blessed  Sabbath,  and  in  the  name  of  Him  whose 
resurrection  from  the  dead  it  commemorates  would  lift  up;^ 
our  eyes  to  thee,  from  whence  cometh  all  our  help.  We 
thank  thee  for  the  enjoyment  of  another  day  of  rest,  for  the 
privileges  of  thy  holy  house,  and  for  all  the  means  of  grace 
with  which  we  have  been  favored.  Make  us  duly  sensible 
of  all  thy  mercies,  and  diligent  in  the  improvement  of  them, 
to  thine  honor  and  glory. 

This  day  have  the  goings  forth  of  our  God  and  King  been 
seen  in  his  sanctuary ;  this  day  has  the  trumpet  of  salvation 
been  sounded  in  the  ears  of  thousands.  Grant,  O  Lord,  that 
to  the  listening  multitudes  the  gospel  of  the  Son  of  God  may 
have  come,  not  only  in  word,  but  in  demonstration  of  the 
Spirit,  and  in  power  and  much  assurance,  and  that  they 
have  known  and  heard  and  loved  the  joyful  sound.  May 
thy  word  run,  and  have  free  course  and  be  glorified  in  the 
hearts  and  minds  of  the  people,  to  enlighten  the  ignorant, 
to  awaken  the  careless,  to  reclaim  the  wandering,  to  confirm 
the  weak,  to  establish  the  wavering,  to  comfort  the  afflicted, 
and  to  make  a  people  prepared  for  the  Lord. 

Bless  all  Sabbath-schools,  all  missionary  and  other  societies 
for  the  promulgation  of  the  gospel ;  and  extend  the  victories 
of  the  cross  till  all  the  solitary  places  of  the  earth  be  made 
glad,  and  the  desert  bloom  and  blossom  as  the  rose ;  till  all 
the  kingdoms  of  this  world  become  the  kingdoms  of  our  God 
and  of  his  Christ,  and  from  each  continent  and  isle  of  the 
sea  prayer  and  praise  shall  ascend  to  the  one  true  God. 

And  when  we  have  done  and  suffered  thy  will  here,  bring 
us,  with  all  the  redeemed,  to  enjoy  an  endless  Sabbath  in  thy 
kingdom,  for  Christ's  sake.     Amen  ! 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be  thy  name ;  thy 
kingdom  come ;  thy  will  be  done  on  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven ; 
give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread,  etc. 


224  SAEEATH-SCHOOL    IklAXUAL. 


EVJENING  PRAYER. 

Our  heavenly  Father,  Creator  and  Kuler  of  the  universe ! 

Thou  hast  established  thy  throne  in  the  heavens,  and  thy 
kingdom  ruleth  over  all.  We  bless  thee  that  justice  and 
judgment  are  the  habitation  of  thy  throne,  and  that  thy  law 
is  holy,  just  and  good,  in  accordance  with  the  divine  attri- 
butes and  the  nature  and  necessities  of  man.  Yet  we  have 
to  confess,  O  Lord  our  God,  other  lords  have  had  dominion 
over  us  and  that  we  have  often  transgressed  thy  law.  Pardon 
our  past  folly  and  sinfulness,  and  open  our  eyes  to  behold  the 
Lord  our  God  in  all  the  majesty  and  glory  of  his  attributes, 
that  knowing  him,  we  may  reverence  his  character,  love  his 
excellence  and  keep  his  commandments. 

Forbid  that  we  should  ever  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  our 
God  in  vain,  but  give  us,  we  beseech  thee,  a  profound  venera- 
tion for  it,  and  for  everything  on  which  it  is  enstamped — for 
thy  revealed  word,  for  thy  blessed  sacraments,  and  for  the 
temple  wherein  thou  hast  recorded  thy  name  and  where 
thine  honor  dwelleth.  May  we  ever  remember  the  Sabbath 
day,  to  keep  it  holy.  Give  us  grace  suitably  to  honor  our 
father  and  our  mother ;  make  us  subject  to  all  in  authority 
over  us,  respectful  to  our  superiors,  and  meek,  gentle,  courte- 
ous and  affable  unto  all  men.  Purge  our  hearts  from  envy, 
hatred  and  malice,  and  from  all  impure  and  inordinate  de- 
sires ;  and  keep  us  from  all  injustice,  evil-speaking  and  covet- 
ousness,  that  we  may  be  blameless  and  harmless,  the  sons 
of  God  without  rebuke ;  and  grant,  O  Lord,  that  we  may 
cherish  in  our  hearts  and  exhibit  in  our  lives  the  principles 
both  of  the  law  and  the  jjrophets,  by  loving  the  Lord  our 
God  with  all  our  heart,  and  our  neighbor  as  ourselves. 

Bless  to  us  this  day  the  instructions  of  the  Sabbath-school 
and  the  ministrations  of  the  pulpit,  and  grant  that  thy  word 
may  ever  do  us  good,  as  it  doth  the  upright  in  heart. 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be  thy  name;  thy 
kingdom  come;  thy  will  be  done  on  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven; 
give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread,  etc. 


APPENDIX. 


SCRIPTURES    OF    THE    OLD    AND    NEW  TESTA- 
MENTS. 

The  word  Scriptures  literally  signifies  Writings,  and  the 
v/ord  Bible,  Book.  These  names  are  now  given,  by  way  of 
eminence,  to  the  compositions  which  contain  the  revealed  will 
of  God.  The  term  Scriptures  occurs  in  this  sense  in  the  Gos- 
pels, Acts  and  Epistles,  and  denotes  the  books  received  by  the 
Jews  as  the  rule  of  their  faith.  To  these  books  have  been 
added  the  writings  of  the  apostles  and  evangelists,  which 
complete  the  collection  of  books  acknowledged  by  Christians 
to  be  divinely  inspired.  The  Bible,  or  the  Book,  was  used  in 
its  present  sense  by  the  early  Christians,  as  we  learn  from 
Chrysostom. 

The  Bible  is  divided  into  two  parts,  called  the  Old  and 
New  Testaments.  The  Old  Testament  contains  the  sacred 
books  that  were  written  before  the  time  of  our  Saviour.  The 
New  Testament  contains  the  inspired  books  that  have  been 
written  since — viz.,  the  Gospels,  Acts  and  Epistles.  These 
all  were  written  in  Greek,  with  the  exception  of  the  Gospel 
of  St.  Matthew,  which,  according  to  commentators,  was  orig- 
inally written  in  Hebrew,  and  afterward  translated  into  Greek. 

The  Old  Testament  was  written  in  Hebrew,  and  is  the  only 
book  extant  in  that  language.  The  Old  Testament,  in  our 
Bible,  consists  of  thirty-nine  books ;  among  the  Jews  it  formed 
but  twenty-two,  being  the  number  of  letters  in  their  alphabet. 
They  divided  these  twenty-two  books  into  three  classes.  The 
first  class  consisted  of  five  books — namely.  Genesis,  Exodus, 
Leviticus,  Numbers  and  Deuteronomy — which  they  called  the 
Law.  They  are  also  denominated  the  Pentateuch.  The 
second  class  consisted  of  thirteen  books — namely,  Joshua, 
Judges  and  Ruth  in  one  book,  the  two  books,  respectively,  of 
Samuel,  Kings  and  Chronicles,  in  single  books ;  Ezra  and 
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APPENDIX 


Neliemiah,  in  one  book ;  Esther,  Job,  Isaiah  and  the  two 
books  of  Jeremiah  in  one;  Ezekiel,  Daniel  and  the  twelve 
minor  prophets  in  one  book.  These  thirteen  books  they  called 
the  Prophets.  The  third  cla.ss  consisted  of  the  Psalms,  Prov- 
erbs, Ecclesiastes  and  the  Song  of  Solomon,  which  were  called 
The  Psalms,  from  the  name  of  the  finst  book  in  the  class. 
The  above  four  books  were  also  called,  by  the  Hebrews,  Chet- 
nbim,  and  by  the  Greeks,  Hagiographa.  The  translation  of 
the  Old  Testament  into  Greek  was  made  at  Alexandria  under 
PtOiemy  Philadelphus,  king  of  Egypt.  It  was  called  the 
Septuagint,  from  the  seventy-two  translators,  seventy  being  a 
round  number. 


PENTATEUCH,  PSALMS  AND  HISTORICAL  BOOKS 
OF  THE  OLD  TESTAMENT. 


NAME8. 

CHAPTEKS. 

AUTHOBS. 

DATE  BEFORE  CHRIST. 

Tentateuch,  or  Law. 

.50 

40 

27 

.36 

34 

24 

21 

ZZ'ii'.'.'.'.'.'. 

24 

22 

25 

-29 

36 

10 

13 

10 

42 

150 

.-^.l 

12 

8 

Moses 

Moses 

Moses 

Moses 

Moses 

Joshua 

4004-16.35 

Exodus      

1635-1490 

Leviticus 

1490 
1490-1451 

Denteronomy 

Historical  Books, 

1451 
14,51-142.5 

.iudges 

Ruth 

1425-1120 

Samuel 

Samuel 

Sanj.and  Nathan. 
Nathan,  Gad,  etc.. 
Isaiah,  Idas,  etc... 
Kzra 

1241-1231 

1  Sam  11  p1        

1171-1055 

2  Siimuel 

1  Kings 

2  Kinos 

1  Chronicles 

2  Chronicles 

Ezra 

Ni-hcmiab 

Esther 

Job 

1055-1015 

101.5-890 

890-562 

4004-1(110 

1010-536 

Kzra 

536-456 
45.=) -420 

521-495 

Muses 

David,  etc 

2180  or  2130 

Books  of  Psalms. 
Psalms 

David's.  lOnO-lOLS 

moo 

Ecclesiastes 

S')iij;  (if  Sdlouion  .. 

977 

1010 

APPENDIX. 


227 


PROPHETICAL  BOOKS  OF  TPIE  OLD  TESTAMENT. 


CHAP- 

BEFORE 

XAME3. 

TERS. 

CHRIST. 

KINGS  OF  JUDAH. 

KINGS  OF  ISRAEL. 

Isaiah 

...66... 

810-698 

Uzziah,        Jotliam, 
Aha/,     Hezekiah 
and  Mauasseh. 

Zechariah,  Shallum, 
Menahem.  Pekaiali, 
Pekah,  Hosea. 

Jeremiah 

...52... 

62R-.586 

JoRiah. 

Lamentations. 

5... 

628-586 

Josiali. 

Kzekiel 

...48... 

595-536 

During  the  Captivity. 

Daniel 

...12... 

606-534 

During  the  Captivity. 

Ilosea 

...14... 

810-725 

Uzziah,         Jotham, 
Ahaz.  Hezekiah. 

Jeroboam  II.,  chap, 
i.  1. 

Joel 

3... 

810-660 

Uzziah  or  Manasseh. 

Zechariah.  Shallum, 
Menahem.  Pekaiali, 
Pekah,  Hosea. 

Amos 

9... 

810-725 

Uzziah,  chap.  i.  1. 

Jeroboam  II.,  chap. 

Obadiah 

1... 

588-583 

After  siege  by  Ne- 

bnchadnezzar. 

Jonah 

4... 

856-784 

Joash,  Aniaziah   or 
Azariah. 

Jehu  and  Jehoahaz, 
or  Joash  and  Jero- 
boam II. 

Micah 

7... 

758-699 

Jotham,   Ahaz   and 
Hezekiah,chap.i.l. 

Pekah  and  Hosea. 

Nahum 

.3... 

720-698 

Hezekiah. 

Ilabakkuk  .... 

3... 

612-598 

Jehoiakim. 

Zephaniah 

3... 

640-609 

.losiah,  chiip.  i.  1. 

liaggai 

2... 

520-518 

After   retnrn    from 
Babylon. 

Zechariah 

...U... 

520-510 

After    return   from 
Babylon. 

Malachi 

4... 

436-397 

After    return   from 
Babylon. 

Although  he  is  the  fifth  prophet  in  the  order  of  time,  Isaiah  has  been 
placed  first  in  our  Bible,  not  merely  on  account  of  the  greater  length  of  his 
book,  but  on  account  of  the  surpassing  importance  and  sublimity  of  his* 
predictions.  Malachi,  who  was  last  in  the  order  of  time,  and  who  predicted 
the  coming  of  |he  forerunner  of  the  Messiah,  with  great  propriety  comes 
last,  and  closes  the  ancient  canon  of  prophecy.  The  twelve  minor  prophets 
are  so  called,  not  as  less  inspired,  but  as  having  uttered  fewer  predictions. 


228 


APPENDIX. 


TABLE  OF  THE  SCRIPTUPvES  OF  THE  NEW 
TESTAMENT. 


CH.VP- 

TERS. 

St.    Matthew, 

in   Hebrew.. 

...28... 

St.    Matthew, 

in  Greek 

...28... 

St.  Mark 

...16... 

i^t.Luke 

...24... 

St.  John 

...21... 

Acts  of  Apos- 

tles  

...28... 

Romans 

...16... 

1  Corinthians.. 

...16... 

l!  Corinthians.. 

...13... 

Galutiuns 

6... 

Epliesians 

6... 

I'liilippians.... 

4... 

Culusaians 

4... 

ITIiessalonians 

5... 

2'niessalonians 

3... 

1  Timothy 

6... 

2  Timothy 

4... 

Titns 

3... 

Pliileinon  

1... 

Hebrews 

...13... 

St.  James 

5... 

1  8t.  Peter 

5... 

2  St.  Peter 

3... 

1  St.  Jolin 

5... 

2  St.  Jolm 

1... 

3  St.  .lolm 

1... 

St.Jude 

1... 

Kevehitions ... 

...22... 

St.  Matthew 

St.  Matthew 
St.  Mark  ... 
St.  Luke.... 
St.  John.... 

St.  Luke.... 

St.  Paul 

St.  Paul 

St.  Paul 

St.  Paul 

St.  Paul 

St.  Paul 

St.  Paul 

St.  Paul 

St.  Paul 

St.  Paul 

St.  Paul 

St.  Paul 

St.  Paul 

St.  Paul 

St.  James... 
St.  Peter.... 
St.  Peter.... 
St.  John.... 
St.  John.... 
St.Joiin.... 
St.Jude.... 
St.  John  ... 


Judea 

Judea 

Home  .... 

Greece... 
Ephesus.. 

Greece  ... 
Corinth... 
Ephesus.. 
Macedonia 
Corinth... 
Rome  .... 
Rome  .... 
Rome  .... 
Corinth... 
C'.rinth... 
Macedonia 
Rome  .... 
Macedonia 
Rome  .... 

Italy 

Judea 

Rome  .... 
Rome  .... 
Ephesus.. 
Ephesus.. 
Ephesus.. 
Unknown 
Patmos... 


TO  WHOM  WRITTEN. 


Hebrew  Christians 

Gentile  Christians 
Gentile  Christians 
Gentile  Christians 
General  Epistle... 

Theophilus.  etc.... 
Gentile  Christians 
Gentile  Christians 
Gentile  Christians 
Gentile  Chiistians 
Gentile  Christians 
Gentile  Christians 
Gentile  Christians 
Gentile  Christians 
Gentile  Christians 

Ti-mothy 

Timothy 

Titus 

Philemon 

Hebrew  Christians 

Jewish  nation 

General  Epistle... 
Genera!  Epis;tle... 
General  Epi.stle... 
'J'he  Elect  Lady... 

Gaius 

General  Epistle... 
General  Epistle... 


The  Canon  of  the  New  Testament  consists  of  twenty-seven  books,  which 
were  written  by  eight  different  authors,  all  of  whom  were  contemporary 
with  our  Saviour.  These  books  were  written  at  different  times,  and  at 
places  remote  from  each  other ;  and  when  the  latest  of  them  was  published 
the  Gospel  had  been  pleached  and  churches  founded  in  many  parts  of  Asia, 
Europe  and  Africa.  Origen,  who  lived  in  the  third  century,  made  the  first 
catalogue  of  the  books  of  the  New  Testament. 


FORMS  OF  GRACE  AT  TABLE. 


GRACE  BEJFOME  3IEAT. 

I.  BouxTiFUL  Giver  of  every  good  and  perfect  gift,  tliy 
hand  is  ever  open  to  bless  thy  needy  creatures.  Let  thy  bles- 
sing descend  on  this  food  to  nourish  our  bodies ;  and  give  us 
the  bread  of  life  to  sustain  our  souls,  through  Christ  the  Ee- 
deemer.     Amen ! 

II.  Almighty  God,  the  eyes  of  all  wait  on  thee,  and  thou 
givest  them  their  meat  in  due  season.  Bless,  we  pray  thee,  the 
present  ofi'erings  of  thy  bounty  to  the  refreshment  and  strength- 
ening of  our  bodies,  and  save  us  for  Christ's  sake.     Amen  ! 

III.  God  of  benevolence,  thy  tender  mercies  are  over  all  thy 
works.  Again  thou  hast  provided  for  our  returning  wants. 
Grant  us  thy  blessing  on  the  present  food,  pardon  our  sins, 
and  enable  us  to  live  to  thy  honor  and  glory.     Amen  ! 

IV.  Author  of  all  good,  we  are  still  encompassed  by  thy 
mercy  and  fed  of  thy  bounty.  Bless  to  our  use  the  food  thou 
hast  provided,  and  give  us  grace  to  live  to  thy  glory,  as  we 
live  upon  thy  bounty.     Amen  ! 

V.  Bless,  O  Lord,  we  entreat  thee,  this  food  to  the  suste- 
nance of  our  bodies,  nourish  our  souls  with  thy  grace,  and 
bring  us  to  thy  heavenly  kingdom,  through  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen  I 

YI.  Lord,  thou  hast  again  spread  a  table  for  our  perishing 
bodies ;  break  to  our  souls  the  bread  of  life,  that  we  may  eat 
and  live  for  ever,  through  Christ  Jesus.     Amen  ! 

VII.  Give  us  grace,  O  Lord,  to  partake  aright  of  this  and 
every  offering  of  thy  bounty,  that  whether  we  eat,  or  drink, 
or  whatever  we  do,  we  may  do  all  to  thy  glory.     Amen  I 

VIII.  Sanctify,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  these  offerings  of 
thy  bounty  to  our  use,  and  us  to  thy  service,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen  ! 

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230  FORMS   OF    GRACE   AT   TABLE. 


GMACE  AFTER  31  EAT. 

I.  Author  of  all  our  comforts,  and  God  of  all  grace,  we  thank 
thee  for  the  rich  provii^ion  made  for  our  temporal  and  spir- 
itual wants,  and  especially  for  the  food  with  which  we  have 
now  been  refreshed.  Prepare  our  hearts  to  obey  thee  upon 
earth,  that  we  may  eat  bread  in  thy  heavenly  kingdom. 

II.  Our  Father  and  God,  we  would  render  unto  thee  our 
grateful  acknowledgments  for  this  renewed  token  of  thy  favor. 
May  we  feel  under  increased  obligations  to  love  and  serve  thee 
for  all  thy  mercies,  through  Christ  Jesus.     Amen ! 

III.  Heavenly  Father,  we  have  again  been  fed  of  thy 
bounty.  What  shall  we  render  unto  thee  for  all  thy  benefits  ? 
Oh  help  us  to  show  our  gratitude  for  thy  mercies  by  walking 
in  ihy  ways  and  keeping  thy  commandments,  for  the  sake  of 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen  ! 

IV.  Our  gracious  Benefactor,  we  thank  thee  for  this  token 
of  thy  favor,  in  the  supply  of  our  bodily  wants.  Enable  us  to 
partake  of  the  provision  made  for  our  souls  in  Christ  Jesus. 
Oh  may  we  all  receive  of  his  fullness,  and  grace  for  grace. 
Amen  ! 

V.  Accept,  O  Lord,  our  thanks  for  the  food  which  we  have 
now  received,  and  enable  us  to  prove  the  sincerity  of  our  grat- 
itude by  the  obedience  of  our  lives,  through  the  merits  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen ! 

VI.  We  bless  thee,  O  Lord,  for  this  refreshment  of  our 
bodies ;  oh  feed  our  souls  with  the  bread  of  life,  that  we  may 
grow  in  grace,  and  sit  down  with  thee  at  thy  table  in  our 
Father's  kingdom. 

VII.  Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord  for  this  and  all  other 
blessings  conferred  upon  us,  whether  temporal  or  spiritual, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen! 

VIIL  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God,  who  daily  loadeth  us  with 
benefits,  for  this  and  every  expression  of  his  loving-kindness, 
through  Jesus  Christ.     Amen  1 

AOHA  Tfi  eEi2. 


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